AUSTRALIAN       INVENTORS      SOCIETY
THE   EXPERIENCED   ASSOCIATION   OF   INVENTORS   HELPING   NEW   INVENTORS   SUCCEED
' inventoz ' The   OFFICIAL  website  of   Australia's   Inventors  and  their National  Organisation
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'MENTORS FOR INVENTORS' - we want to help inventors succeed - 02 9389 4905 & 0425 211 862             
We are an independent organisation of experienced inventors with technical, IP/Patents & business backgrounds who want to help new inventors succeed with their ideas + grants info - previously also known as Inventors Association Of Aust (in NSW)- originating 1893 & re-organised in 1958 & later.

The Inventors Society cooperates withThe Inventors Association of Australia (IAA) which is planning to re-commence meetings in NSW.  If you would like to attend meetings with other inventors please go to the IAA website - http://www.inventors.asn.au/nsw/index.php - please contact and advise if you are interested in attending meetings.  Meeting information will be published on the IAA website when finalised - in the mean time for direct personal information re commercialisation,  inventing, patenting, and  technical advice etc please use the contacts below - we want to help inventors. 

For mentoring  information regarding inventions available for licensing or sale and free listing - ask for Chris Baker or Sara Huang.
For help with Industrial Design, drawings and prototypes - ask for Tim Philips.
For info re GRANTS, Inventing, electrical, mechanical, plastics engineering, patenting, technical and commercialisation - including doing it yourself  etc - Stuart Fox


TV  SHOW  SEEKING  INVENTIVE  OR  SCIENTIFIC  YOUNG  MAN  -  $100,000   PRIZE

A major television production company is seeking young male applicants for a forthcoming " life changing "  series which will begin recording shortly and has requested our help in locating suitable intelligent applicants with expertise in invention, innovation, science, technology, mathematics, computers, games etc.  Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years.  If this sounds like you or you know someone suitable, contact Stuart Fox who will provide further information  -  E-mail  - sffox@ihug.com.au   or  telephone  - 0425 211 862.


PATENT APPLICATIONS, SEARCHING, GRANTS, TECHNICAL & PLASTICS ADVICE ETC   

WHILST IT IS EASIER TO RETAIN A PATENT ATTORNEY TO SEARCH PRIOR PRODUCTS AND PATENTS + PREPARE YOUR PATENT APPLICATION, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO IT YOURSELF WE ARE HAPPY TO SHOW YOU HOW (PROVS)+ INFORMATION RE GRANTS TECHNICAL, LICENSING,  LOW COST PLASTIC TECNIQUES AND  MARKETING ADVISE.

  INTERNATIONAL INVENTION EXPO OPPORTUNITY - TAIWAN

The Annual Taipei International Invention Show and Technomart will be held from  September 30th to October 3rd 2010
Going by previous years events there will be over 1000 exhibition booths, showcasing 2000+ new inventions to 80,000+ local and overseas business visitors - a wonderful opportunity to promote your invention to potential manufacturers / licensees and consumers from all over the world as well as viewing  other international inventors  creations from all over the world and of course visiting fascinating Taiwan.


The Inventors Society is considering participation in this Expo with the possible involvement of another group - if you would like ISA  to represent you in showing your innovation or you would like to join us, contact Stuart Fox - 0425 211 862  -  as soon as possible - applications  closing date is 14th July.
 

NEWSFLASH: TRITON FOUNDATION IN QUEENSLAND IS CLOSING DUE TO CESATION OF GOVT FUNDING
Triton was started in Victoria - also closed - by the inventor of the triton saw bench, George Lewin. We are sorry to see Triton close after 6 years of Q Govt funding.
ISA wishes the Triton manager and staff all the best for the future
 
Info re GRANT$, Commercialisation, Royalties, Rates, Patents, Searching, Technical, Plastics, Prototypes, Business & one-to-one mentoring- details below
We are always trying to develop innovative new ways and provide the latest news to help inventors succeed - suggestions welcomed  - Seasons Greetings

Contacts for personal help: NSW - Stuart Fox - 02 9389 4905 & 0425 211 862, Western Australia - Glen Heslop - 08 9309 4848; South Australia - Eric Rodda - 08 8277 6004;  Victoria - Debbie Dash - 03 9725 3489;  Queensland - David Tong - 0430 058 740 ; 489;    NT - John Waldman - 08 8927 9034

This website actually has information useful and helpful for inventors  - we don't have endless meetings to decide & debate how to help - we just do it.
                  " A committee met to design a horse and ended up with a camel. Interested in IP / Patent Insurance  ?  - Information from AIS !  

"A special thanks for all your help  - your input was crucial - enabling me to take the best course in licensing other manufacturers," Kevin Macintire, K-Mac Suspension P/L, Rockdale, NSW. www.k-mac.com.au

INVENTION - MANUFACTURERS MATCHING SERVICE
If you are an inventor with a new product or idea and are seeking a manufacturer or the latter seeking new products, register with AIS and we will endevour to match parties - then it is up to you - no charge or membership required.

Inno Design Tech Expo 
This world class innovation and invention exhibition will be held again from  10  to  13 December
At The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Last year 309 Exhibitors from 24 countries including Australia participated + 35,803 visitors from 68 countries - up 17% 
Further details on  www.hktdc.com/innodesigntechexpo

CHINA IP NEWS: The Chinese Government is  becoming increasingly interested in the upholding of  Intellectual Property Rights of Innovators - it is good business sense which is earning the respect of International Business.   In Shenzhen many manufacturers have signed an agreement, in essence a contract, for businesses to 'Self-Consciously  Protect Intellectual Property and abide by all laws as well as promote independant creation and social influence.'     




NEWS

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL INVENTORS DAY - 2nd February - Bangkock 
Convention 3rd February     &    EXPO 2 - 5 February
organisers : -  National Research Council of Thailand and IFIA - AIS will participate if we have sufficient interest
The King of Thailand is an inventor with several  water related   patents. Possibly the only Monarch patentee in the world ? 

Great News for inventors in ALL states of Australia - the 6 year Petty Patent has been and gone ! - It was  introduced 1  7 1979 & replaced by the 8 year Innovation Patent on 24 5 01 - Uniform for all states ! Granted automatically w/o exam - usually within 1 month - max 5 claims - (No it is not April 1 - this is a correction for misinformation on another website for inventors - Basic information is in IPA booklets & this website but no one reads them do they  ? - real facts only @  INVENTOZ - If one enters Petty Patent on Google - their credited source -  all is revealed - Petty Patents were finished  in Australia years ago ! - Meetings were held around Australia to explain it - patent attorneys explained it at  Inventors meetings + Newsletters explained it. IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR INVENTION & WANT REAL FACTS + personal EXPERIENCED HELP, CONTACT  AUSTRALIAN  INVENTORS SOCIETY. Facts re Innovation & former Petty Patents at 'Paper' at foot of this page - many other facts throughout this page - if you can not find the answer contact  -   AUSTRALIAN INVENTORS SOCIETY. Since the misinformation is still there  many others who dont know must have read it and dont realise it is incorrect .



'FASTTHINKING' is a  high quality quarterly  Australian journal that presents reports on innovative activity from all walks of life & assists in driving innovation in the 21st century. Every edition includes numerous articles of value for every innovator - all complemented with superb illustrations & graphics - contributions welcomed. Publisher Grant Crossley visited the AIS stand in Taiwan & he produces the journal on behalf of the Innovation Exchange Network (IXC), Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Fastthinking is currently running a competition with an  accommodation prize at the Westin Hotel in Sydney + other product prizes.  www.FastThinking.com.au www.IXC.com.au

University of Western Sydney design students are displaying 22 inventions at Customs House Syd, Nov 27-29

This evening (Friday 23 November) AIS Chairman Stuart Fox was honored to be a guest of the ABC and Austrade at  a pre-recording celebration for the ABC TV New Inventors Grand Final. Other Guests included the finalists (sorry- secret until Wed 28th) and Toni Wade of HKTDC. Host was Peter O'Byrne, Austrade CEO.
 
Watch THE ABC TV NEW INVENTORS GRAND FINAL at 8.00pm WEDNESDAY 28th November-1 hour special

Stuart Fox of AIS instigated the ABC TV Peoples Choice Prize - flight to HK - Expo Stand, Hotel + Cash & introduced the sponsor, HKDC to the ABC- details below- YOU TOO CAN EXHIBIT YOUR IDEA AT THE EXPO Commercialise your idea at IDTExpo-Hong Kong 12-14 Dec- share our stand- details below & from Stuart Fox

  INNOVIC HAVE LAUNCHED THEIR  ' NEXT BIG THING AWARD '  $ 50,000 in PRIZES
For Information ; www.nextbigthingaward.com  03 9650 4733 - contact; Anita van Rooyen
Innovic is a very helpful group particularly for Victorian Inventors - They exhibited inventions from several states next to our AIS display in Taiwan in September 07- we were the only two Australian exhibitors.

Queensland inventors - the best help is from the Triton Foundation - the only organisation sponsored  by the Queensland Government to help inventors - www.triton foundation.org.au  07 3853 5360 - Becci Watson.
Becci and several inventors appeared on The Channel 7  Today Tonight Program 3 12 07 - congratulations !

Queensland University of Technology is researching what works and doesn't when developing new businesses, specifically those with high growth and success potential -  in start-up phase & not yet trading.
$5000  draw prize for qualified participants + other benefits for all. Contact: Julienne Senyard  07 3138 7547   


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On Monday the 12th of November The Australian Inventors Society, representing Australian Inventors, had the honour of hosting the  official delegation of 19 officers of the Chinese Patent Bureau ( SIPO) at a meeting at the NSW Government Department of State and Regional Development Offices (DSRD), 47th floor, MLC Centre, Martin Place Sydney.

Speakers were Jane Randall, Manager of the NSW Government Trade & Investment Centre who gave a very  interesting and professional  talk about NSW & Australia/China trade & economy & Stuart Fox from our Society who spoke about   'History of the Australian Patent System & related matters.'

Our sincere thanks to DSRD and Jane Randall for her very professionally delivered talk and for making the venue available to AIS. (Stuart Fox delivered the NSW Government, DSRD Innovation Advisory Service in Sydney until last year - his address has been appended to the foot of this page)

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Stuart  will  be  addressing  a  seminar  on  the  History  and  Development   of  The  Australian  Patent  System  and  Its  Role  In  The  Economy, on  the                                                                                            27th  November  at The University Of Technology in Sydney. 
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" The Inventors Society does a wonderful job to help us inventors - greatly appreciated -  thanks again."
                                                                       -   Peter Hutchison ( Western Australia ) Inventor of  ' Smartburn '
'Smartburn' reduces wood smoke emissions from domestic wood heaters by up to 50% - it  has been featured twice on The New Inventors  and has received 18 other awards - hearty congratulations Peter !

FOR THE BEST PROMOTION OF YOUR INVENTION IN AUSTRALIA      -   APPLY TO BE FEATURED ON THE ABC TV NEW INVENTORS 
                                                                                    www.abc.net.au/newinventors                                                                                           
    you should firstly protect your idea with a patent application  - we will explain how to do it  - via a patent attorney - easier - or do it yourself  (prov)

"I have found you to be a rich source of information for the small inventor - helping me more (in the last few months) than everyone else put together, over the many years I've been involved  in inventing - dedicating more time than everybody else put together and deserving  the thanks of inventors."
(Originals of all communications  on this website + names and contact details may be seen upon request)          

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INVENTIONS CREATE JOBS AND IMPROVE LIFE FOR PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD


WELCOME - Our association is THE  non profit association of inventors who are very experienced & want   to  help  new  inventors  succeed with  their  ideas  in  Australia  and overseas, mainly on a  personal   one-to-one  mentoring  basis - alongside  you  rather  than  you trying alone, so  that you are  recognised  &   rewarded  for  your  ideas & efforts & Australia benefits economically. With our advice you have far a  better   chance  of  success & less  wasted efforts.   We  have assisted with ideas varying from machines & clothes    to  games & electronics etc.

Our organisation, now known as the Australian  Inventors Society - AIS, was reorganised / founded by Stanley Edward Schrivell of Sans Souci, a suburb of Sydney, NSW in 1958 as the successor to the Inventors Association Of NSW, founded in George St Redfern in 1893, prior to the  Federation of Australia, the Australasian Institute of Patentees and Inventors and the Australian Society of Inventors.
 
Our modern mentoring  approach to helping new inventors learn the ropes  is much quicker than just attending meetings -
                                                                   HOURS  -  NOT YEARS - FREE TELEPHONE INFORMATION.

We invite you to meet with an AIS mentor for an intense one-to-one session - generally around two hours -  in which we explain and teach everything you initially  need to know to get your invention project "on the road" - including prior  product and patent searching, technical, commercialisation issues, licensing and marketing . Patenting focuses on the person who first has an invention AND lodges a patent specification although some countries have grace periods during which patent rights may be retained without lodging but rights in other countries may be lost !     While it is easier to get a patent attorney to prepare your patent application, we are happy to show you how to prepare your own patent application - prov - we can show you  how to  instantly  obtain,  on  any  government  working  day, the vital Australian  government  and  internationally recognised patent priority date rights receipt document.      

We  can  help  with  information  regarding grants, prototypes, manufacturing techniques & technical advice in  most  areas  including. plastics, our speciality, esp low cost moulds & other little known small scale production methods. We   have    an  extensive  specialist   Intellectual  Property & technical  library  available,  ranging   in  many industries   inventors   interests,   catalogues,   biographies   +   humor.  Business  aspects covered   include tax concessions for inventors, valuations & royalties.

AIS  advises  regarding   Australian,  US & International (PCT) Patent applications, Designs & other rights + we  explain  the qualifications & importance of Patent Attorneys & selecting one best suited to your needs & technology or if costs  are  critical,  how to prepare your own valid, effective Patent application (prov) at low cost to establish international PATENT  priority rights.  Information  also on realistic manufacture & sourcing components in Australia & overseas.


  Everyone that I have met that knows you appreciates what you are doing for  Australian inventors -
                                                                                                                    - Chris Baxter - Patent attorney.


                                                                                    SEE OUR TESTIMONIALS PAGE

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                                           AUSTRALIAN  INVENTORS  SOCIETY  NATIONAL
www.inventoz.com.au   -   www.inventors.net.au

 
             CHAIRMAN  NSW       Stuart Fox                02 9389 4905  or mobile   0425 211 862   E-MAIL- sffox@ihug.com.au

         Northern Territory       John Waldman         08 8927 9034                                             E-MAIL  jwaldman@bigpond.net.au
        
           
        
       


WE CAN PROVIDE INVENTORS WITH FREE CONFIDENTIALITY FORMS AND / OR WE ARE HAPPY TO SIGN YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT,  THOUGH A PATENT APPLICATION IS BETTER  -  WE EXPLAIN WHY

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TAIPEI   INTERNATIONAL   INVENTION   SHOW   &   TECHNOMART
    

AIS Chairman  Stuart Fox has previously been invited by the Taiwan government to be a JUDGE at this EXPO 

THE EXPO IS ANOTHER WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR AUSTRALIAN
INVENTORS TO PROMOTE THEIR INNOVATIONS TO A WORLD MARKET.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT EXHIBITING IN TAIPEI AT VERY LOW
COST CONTACT : STUART FOX - 0425 211 862 or e-mail sffox@ihug.com.au

(6 Australians from several states traveled to  Taipei  to participate in this  Invention EXPO)

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ABC TV NEW INVENTORS WILL BE HOLDING AN
'INVENTORS SHOWCASE'
OF GARDENING, SUSTAINABLE LIVING & ENVIRONMENT  INVENTIONS
AT THE 'GARDENING AUSTRALIA EXPO -  AUGUST 24  - 26
SYDNEY SHOWGROUND , OLYMPIC PARK, HOMEBUSH BAY.
MANY INVENTORS FROM ALL OVER AUSTRALIA WILL BE SHOWING THEIR
PRODUCTS - MEET THE CREATORS AND SEE THE INVENTIONS SHOWN
ON THE THE VERY SUCCESSFUL ABC TV PROGRAM .
IAA CONGRATULATES THE ABC AND ALL THE INVENTORS .
 
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AIS INVITES ALL INVENTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN
' IDTExpo  ' 12 - 14 December - Hong Kong

More details on - www.innodesigntechexpo.com

AIS CHAIRMAN Stuart Fox HAS AGAIN BEEN
INVITED TO BE A GUEST SPEAKER AT THE
ASSOCIATED SEMINAR

SUBJECT:  " COMMERCIALISATION OF INNOVATIONS "

THE HONG KONG TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL WILL AGAIN BE SPONSORING THE ABC TV NEW INVENTORS   -    PEOPLES CHOICE PRIZE
FLIGHT TO HONG KONG, ACCOMODATION, CASH AND BOOTH AT IDTExpo
AS INSTIGATED BY AIS CHAIRMAN Stuart Fox
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Below is a previous announcement for 
Further information from AIS


AIS WILL HAVE A STAND AT
THE INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION & DESIGN EXHIBITION -
' IDTXPO  '
TO BE HELD THIS YEAR IN HONG KONG, 29 November-2 December  - Great export & commercialisation opportunity
  BOOK  YOUR  OWN  STAND - WE  WILL  EXPLAIN  HOW      
or if you only need a small space, share our stand
       + see fascinating and exiting Hong Kong.

  AIS CHAIRMAN, Stuart Fox  has been invited to give a talk on

' C O M M E R C I A L I S I N G    I N V E N T I O N S '
 
  at a seminar on December 1 which is being
held in conjunction with IDexpo 
              

We gratefully acknowledge the cooperation & help of Toni Wade
and Bonnie Shek of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
& their Head Office, who have been wonderful to work with.



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ABC TELEVISION - NEW INVENTORS PROGRAM
VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD - SPECIAL PRIZE
IDExpo DISPLAY BOOTH
+ FLIGHT TO HONG KONG, ACCOMODATION & $2000.00

( The following is  an extract of an announcement received from
The HONG KONG TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
and we congratulate and thank the Council (and the ABC) for cooperating with The Inventors Society in making this additional opportunity available for Australian Inventors.

Don't miss the  NEW INVENTORS GRAND FINAL - ON WEDNESDAY


The ABC TV New Inventors Program, hosted by James O’Loghlin,  attracts innovators, inventors and designers who have developed a new product, an invention or innovation.

Innovations in all fields, from domestic appliances and workplace products to building, leisure, rural, and urban based ideas are accepted.

The New Inventors People's Choice Awards is presented to the invention receiving the greatest number of votes as nominated by viewers.
(The  Winner was Colin Johanson of Victoria for his 'Kangan Roo' wheelchair)  
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council as sponsor of  the People's Choice winner 2006, will offer the inventor an opportunity to showcase their invention to a global audience by sponsoring their visit to

The Hong Kong Innovation and Design Expo
held from 29 November–1 December

The Prize includes
  Return  Airfare
   Accommodation in Hong Kong from 28 November – 2 December,
   An allowance of HK$2,000.
   Exhibition Booth: One 9 Sq metre ( 3 X 3 m ) standard booth, no 2HO9, to
   showcase The People's Choice Invention - located within ;
  
   HALL 2 of THE HONG KONG CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
 
   Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

Innovation & Design Expo (ID Expo) is a world-class exposition of innovations, presenting the latest practical technologies and design solutions to help trading, manufacturing and service sectors enhance their capacity to supply world markets.

"Recognition and much appreciation is offered to the Inventors Society of Australia, and its  Chairman  Stuart Fox,    for conceiving the prize idea and instigating proceedings with The ABC New Inventors program."
                                                                                                                                   - Toni Wade,  HKTDC

The ABC VIEWERS CHOICE WINNER STAND AND THE IAA STAND WILL BE TOGETHER

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  I  N  V  E  N  T  I  O  N  S      I  M  P  R  O  V  E      L  I  F  E       A  N  D     C  R  E  A  T  E     J  O  B  S  
           INVENTORS   SOCIETY    HEADQUARTERS    
INCORPORATING THE  AUSTRALIAN  INVENTORS, SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS  AND  DESIGNERS
HALL  OF   HONOUR,  MUSEUM,  LIBRARY   AND  SHOWCASE   PROJECT  
 
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  E  S  S  E  N  T  I  A  L  S     O  F     I  N  V  E  N  T  I  N  G 
F R O M    T H E    M E N T O R S    F O R    I N V E N T O R S

  " If   you  can  do  something  or  dream  you  can,  then  begin  it,  
for boldness  has   magic  and  genius  in  it "   -   Goethe


If you have an idea or invention & are considering developing it (or investing in / purchasing rights for another persons idea),the Inventors Society of Australia (AIS) would like to help &  encourage  you to succeed.  We explain all the facets of innovation you need to know about for your particular project, including assessing, control, patenting (including USA), development, funding, selling, royalties & grants so that you are rewarded & recognised for your ideas  & efforts.

WITH  AN  AIS  MENTOR  ALONGSIDE - YOU  ARE   NOT  WORKING ALONE.

We explain all the facts & options, many you may not hear or read about elsewhere-     

FACTS  SOME  OTHERS  CAN’T,  DON’T  OR  WON’T  TELL.

OUR  EMPHASIS  IS  ON  SHOWING  YOU  STEP - BY - STEP
HOW  TO  DO  IT  YOURSELF

The Society is run by experienced innovators with technical & business backgrounds who are keen & happy to share their knowledge to help guide new inventors in the assessment, development & promotion of their innovations -primarily on a mentoring basis through help & encouragement  by  telephone, personal   contact counseling, meetings &/or seminars, rather than the tedious go-it-alone  approach.

This brief introduction’s purpose is to summarise the range of innovation issues you need to be aware about, independently of or complimentary to professionals you may consult, +  our wide range of education &  advice from which you may benefit greatly. We will be happy to provide in depth details of all aspects involved.

Our advice is based on many years of doing-it-ourselves + meeting with & studying the experiences of numerous inventors in Australia & overseas – successful  & sadly, otherwise – listening to them, answering their questions  -  researching, networking,  &  RELATING  to  recent   inventors   the   skills   of   what   works  & doesn’t,   in the broad field often referred to as Intellectual Property or IP.  We also promote the history & appreciation of Australian & international inventions &  inventors for  general interest  &  to inspire others to develop ideas.

We want to help you achieve success & recognition while bringing your idea/s from the concept stage to commercialisation, PREFERABLY IN AUSTRALIA, (&  overseas) so that you & others  may benefit from use of your innovation & Australia benefits  economically.

You don't have to reveal  your idea to obtain our help in understanding  inventing steps  &  the  patent  system.

THE KEY POINTS FOR PROGRESS   in this field include good innovations, tenacity, knowledge & ultimately, strategy for  success. You provide the first two ingredients – we guide you with the  rest  &  show  you  how to  do  it  yourself ! We are positive that with our input you have a far greater likelihood of advancing your innovations whilst avoiding the numerous frustrations & misunderstandings incurred by many inventors – unfruitful expenditure of time, effort & finance in less feasible directions.

Our  mentors  have  been  there  &  done   that!

AIS   assures you of unbiased advice, confidentiality & integrity at all times. We always endeavor to provide realistic & constructive opinions of innovations + the reasons why, to help YOU determine project strategy including licensing or self manufacturing options & contacts in Australia & overseas, for optimum project viability & export potential in this era of globalisation. We help you level the playing field.

TECHNICAL:    Inventors are provided with comprehensive technical advice & guided in assessing the practicalities & necessity of their ideas, patentability, making prototypes & low cost tooling, self manufacturing, including unique techniques & processes involving metals, plastics &  fabrics etc, as well as home workshop or even 'kitchen table' casting  & forming, for trial runs & test marketing.

BUSINESS:    AIS can inform you about GRANTS, taxation breaks for small manufacturing businesses & minimisation of tax for inventors who license their innovations.  Also discussed are issues such as  costing, royalty agreements, contracts, rates & audits, business planning, financing, venture capital, & free publicity.  We tell you about Australian & international competitions, prizes & exhibitions (including occasional shared economical displays arranged by our society). Information on company incorporation, partnerships, sole trading, business name registration, patent infringement & product liability insurance is also provided.  We help you locate & identify statistics, business, & other issues relevant to your innovation / project .

MARKETING  YOUR  INVENTION - WE  SHOW  YOU  HOW  PROFESSIONAL
INVENTORS  DO  IT  AND  HOW  YOU  CAN  TOO - ALL  THE  OPTIONS
NO  TRICKS - JUST  SMART  STRATEGY   FOR SUCCESS

Facts indicate that with guidance  you are more likely to succeed in promoting your 
idea yourself rather than expecting others to do it for a fee – ask ISA why & how.

BEWARE  Despite invention promoters / brokers huge fees over many years, success is unheard of. Promoters claim “confidentiality” - they would - contrary information is invited - we will publicise. We are not aware of any successes ever achieved by large up-front brokers and we are aware of success achieved by inventors themselves, so it stands to reason that inventors making their own efforts with guidance, have a better success rate.

  ALWAYS REQUEST LARGE UP-FRONT FEE BROKERS TO PROVIDE  SUCCESS
  REFERENCES AND CHECK THOSE OR ONLY AGREE TO A SUCCEE FEE .


IP  ‘PROTECTION’:   Information about patent criteria, applications & forms can be provided  concerning   appropriate   types   of    ‘protection’  available  to  safeguard  inventors’  interests  in  Australia  (&  overseas particularly USA), as well as statutory rights & obligations under  government regulations such as safety standards &  product descriptions  –  all the advice you need to promote  project viability.

PATENTS + OTHER IP     Two   types   of   Patents,   having   important   differences,   exist   now  - Standard Patents ( lasting 20 years  –  Question  – extendable?  Answer  –  sometimes  /  rarely )  &  Innovation Patents ( 8 years) + Registered Designs, Trademarks, Trade Secrets & Copyright.  Ideas involving business schemes, games, electronics, circuit layouts, computer software, plants, drugs, mixtures, recipes, improvements & combinations ( including existing products / inventions ) etc require special consideration.  We can also explain many specialised aspects of IP including divisional patents, infringement, non-disclosure / confidentiality & non-confidentiality / company agreements etc.
   
PATENTS   – briefly – concern function, a method or a process while Registered Designs concern appearance.  Not all ideas are patentable yet they may be protectable to extents in other ways & / or  still  be the basis for a good business  -  strategy helps! American terminology has important differences you must understand.
 
   Independent  &  unbiased  advice    is essential   prior  to  expenditure.

It is also  essential to understand your rights under the various forms of IP &  to appreciate the difference between applying to patent the objective of an invention (limited) & means  of  achieving  that  objective.

SEARCHING:    To help you avoid ‘re-inventing the wheel’ or infringing a current patent, advice on prior products / patent records searching (by a  patent attorney, professional searcher or yourself) & Internet information, is also available.   In some countries (especially USA) there are important &  evolving variations in what  may be patented, procedure & / or terms (words) used. Patents may be an excellent database of product   source &  technical  information.

The staff of IP AUSTRALIA  are amongst the most helpful of any government department & are not permitted to comment on INDIVIDUAL matters - The AIS can!

IP Australia   is the Federal Government Intellectual Property, ie Patents, Trade Marks & Designs Office. Unlike Canberra based Patent Examiners, IP A receptionists & counter staff are generally non technical. IP A & AIS do  not  provide legal  advice.

AN AUSTRALIAN  PATENT APPLICATION    accompanied by (preferably) a Provisional (‘temporary’) or Standard / Innovation patent specification may establish an internationally  recognised & critical  priority date /  (offensive ) right  ‘protection’ & should be lodged before publicly disclosing an idea or you may lose your monopoly rights to your idea in many countries. TAKE GREAT CARE WITH DISCLOSURES!

PATENT APPLICATIONS  may best be prepared by a patent attorney or ('Provisional' only)  if  necessary,  at  low  cost  if   the  inventor, following easy guidelines, can draw a simple un-dimensioned sketch & provide a written description of the idea including certain criteria.

It  is  VITAL  to  understand  the  requirements  for  a  valid  &   effective  patent  application  +  optimum  timing!
 
THE INTERNATIONAL PATENT APPLICATION KIT   is now available whilst despite increasing harmonisation of global  patent laws there isn't an ‘ international ’ or ‘ world patent ’ yet!   However, applications may still be advantageously initiated in groups of countries (over 100) by lodging a single application in Australia. You need to appreciate this situation  +  cost  minimisation   –   we explain .

AMERICA:   Relatively  recent legislation in USA enhances Australians' rights there, generally considered the most attractive market (population over 300 million people v. over 20 million Australians) even if you have inadvertently lost the rights to a valid patent in Australia & / or elsewhere. The US Patent Office has granted over 7 million patents, approximately 50% of applications being received from outside USA.

If the necessity arises, you must understand  how to utilise the various unique aspects of US patent laws, including their cost free priority date establishment procedure, Inventors Record Notebook, First to Invent System, Interference Proceedings (The Document Disclosure Scheme has been discontinued ) & indeed evolving IP laws of Australia as well as other countries, including limited  Grace Periods. (US patent laws may change soon to further harmonise with others countries).

MISCONCEPTIONS:    Apart  from the ' World Patent ' myth mentioned previously, numerous other misunderstandings abound in the inventing / patenting  field.

Some examples: (a) It is very important to appreciate that  there is no such thing as  a  ' PROVISIONAL PATENT ' - The Patent  Office (division of IP Aust) doesn't  accept or grant you a 'provisional patent' & doesn't  even advise if your ‘Patent Application Accompanied By A Provisional Specification’  is valid or correctly prepared (so what is it ?). (b) Any limits with a ‘provisional specification.’ ?  & (c) Is it extendable?  Can an idea be; (d) Protected by a registered  & sealed, self-addressed  letter  (the so-called ' post office / poor persons patent ' )? - definitely  NOT ! (e) Circumvented by altering by say 10%?  (f)  How much help is a confidentiality agreement – we provide & explain ( warnings! ) ??? (g) Can a patent  application  include several   inventions ? (h) Are there any  $ economies in patenting, especially if you have several ideas ? (j) What are claims - why are claims so critical ?

Unfortunately,  numerous authors, journalists & lecturers occasionally give imprecise information which may be  fatal for your invention! See also 'well meaning  advisors' below.    

BENEFITS:     Governments may grant control / monopoly rights by way of patents or other IP to innovators in order to encourage & reward developments that create jobs whilst improving life & the economy.  Ideas that assist the disabled & improve the environment are two particularly worthwhile areas of interest for which we can provide advice plus contacts, - e.g. ' The Independent Living Centre '  & ‘ Technical  Aid To The Disabled '  are always interested in meeting innovative / skilled people.

THE ASSN    exists to help bring the benefits of innovations to the community as well as guide innovators in safeguarding their rights whilst avoiding the pitfalls of ‘rip-offs’, infringers & some so-called invention promoters / brokers.   We  show you how  to easily confirm credentials & bona  fides of promoters as well as  the experience / expertise of ‘well  meaning  advisors’  too.

EXPERTS:    While AIS provides a wide range of help from within the organisation, there may be occasions where it is advisable to seek additional  input.  We explain the importance & qualifications of patent attorneys - how to locate, select & maximise benefits from professionals including industrial designers & prototype makers etc & optimise fees. We always invite feedback of your experiences & success stories, including from &  regarding promoters.

YOUNG INVENTORS  are especially encouraged- we have available many well illustrated books on inventors, inventing, inventions, scientists, aboriginal & women inventors, biographies, mechanisms, technology & humour for younger readers & students + advanced inventors.

Whilst it is preferable to consult an expert, if you have already prepared your own provisional patent specification, as many do, a ‘correctness’ check with our simplified guidelines for younger inventors (which older inventors find useful too) may be a great help on the way to having a complete (Standard or Innovation) patent application professionally prepared later.

INQUIRIES     are  welcomed  from  inventors,  the  media,  manufacturers  & investors seeking advice or new products  as  well  as  people  interested  in  helping our  organisation,   sponsoring   competitions   (stimulating innovation),  loaning  or  donating  product  samples or prototypes & literature (including catalogues & press cuttings) for our museum, library &  showcase project. 

AIS has  a  range  of  display  equipment  available for loan to inventors and other non profit / charity groups  –  especially suitable for art shows etc  –  just ask.

THE AUSTRALIAN  INVENTORS  HALL  OF  HONOUR  PROJECT is a vision of the Inventors Society which has the objectives of  highlighting the  important contribution our innovators have made to the nation and the world, as well as recognising them individually.   It will also help inspire others to be innovative whilst providing enhanced facilities to assist and guide.   We welcome nominations for this project together with suggestions and contributions to make it a reality sooner rather than later.

AUSTRALIA   has a strong history of important innovations ranging from domestic & commercial aids, Prepaid Postage, Refrigeration & many agricultural inventions to Variable Ratio Steering,The Black Box Flight Recorder, Bionic Ear & Frozen Embryo Babies  -                     
                    
  YOURS     MAY     BE     NEXT

FUTURE    While we have successfully 'grown or dug up & shipped' our resources & ideas for many years, but poorly commercialised  our  innovations, often we may benefit even more by reversing trends  &  transforming  those  resources   ourselves-

adding  value  nationally  rather  than  merely  exporting  material,  employment  &  ideas  &  importing  goods,  services  &  IP.

COMMERCIALISING    INNOVATIONS    While   inventors  often   initially  preferentially consider manufacturing  in Australia, we need to be realistic if we find that with some  products local production leads to a cost structure which commercial or domestic consumers will not  support  -  sadly,  even  with  the best ideas and intentions, that situation doesn't benefit anyone - consumers are deprived of useful products  and  the Australian  and international export potential of innovations  may  be  lost.  We  help  you  understand costing   and   commercialisation  issues, including  local  and  overseas  sourcing  of products and components -  ' partnering ' with suppliers and licensees in Australia & globally - as an integral aspect of maximising innovation success strategy. Perhaps more than ever before, profit lies in the marketing of innovations rather than just production.

AIS  MENTORS      who have 'been  there  &  done  that' would like to help you join the ranks of successful  inventors & avoid the disappointments & expenses of those unable to launch / commercialise their ideas - sad losses.

NEXT STEP   We hope you have found this summary of invention issues informative & helpful -  you are welcome to contact us with queries concerning any  aspects  so that we may help you succeed with YOUR idea, bringing its benefits to others + recognition & rewards for yourself and your country.

CONTACT:  For further information – Stuart Fox on  0425 211 862 or (02) 9389 4905. We look forward to explaining all (& to conserve your time [only]) the things you need to know about for your particular project  &  circumstances  while helping  you  form    " A Strategy  For Invention  Success. "

  WE  SINCERELY   WANT  TO  HELP  YOU  SUCCEED  SO 
  THAT  YOU,  AUSTRALIA   &   THE   WORLD BENEFIT

None of  the above is represented as legal  advice. Entire document including titles + phrases "Mentors for Inventors" & "Strategy for Invention Success"- TM  & ©

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                                                                                  ADDRESS TO 
                                            THE  OFFICIAL DELEGATION OF
                          THE CHINESE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE 
                                                            HOSTED BY           
THE AUSTRALIAN INVENTORS SOCIETY - 12 NOVEMBER

Firstly I should like to wish  The Official Delegation of the Chinese Patent Bureau a very warm welcome to Australia on behalf of Australian Inventors and trust that you will have a most enjoyable and informative stay.

I have been asked to talk about the History of  The Patent System In  Australia,   the inventors organisation and transforming patents into productivity.

These are good subjects since it is interesting how Australia developed – how so much was achieved over such a relatively short period  and because the evolvement of our Intellectual Property System  is intertwined with the development of our nation itself.

We should remember that ;

                                                INVENTIONS IMPROVE LIFE AND CREATE JOBS

To set the scene   I  need to commence with a brief  outline of the birth of our nation, then I will follow with an outline of some of the features of the separate patent systems of the former individual colonies that eventually combined to form our country and how the patent systems were united.

The land  we now call Australia was first populated by Europeans in 1788,   when the British established a colony  approximately two kilometers from where we are meeting today.

Approximately half of the land mass was called New South Wales and the western part of the continent was called New Holland,   later becoming    the area we now call Western Australia .

By 1821  the population was still only 36,000 people,   though it grew  rapidly thereafter.

By 1863 New South Wales had been divided and the continent was by then  comprised of six individual colonies of Britain.

During the first half of the 19th century  Australia was primarily agricultural although by 1848  there were 479 manufacturers,    220 being   flower mills. 

By 1861 the population was 1.1 5 million Europeans,    whilst the number of factories grew from 3500  in 1871 to 8500 factories by 1889.

In 1852 New South Wales passed our first  Patents Act,   engrossing elements of a new Patents Act passed the same year in Great Britain and by 1872 all  of our six colonies had autonomous Patent Systems which meant that inventors had to make individual applications for each colony !

Prior to that it was possible to obtain  patents upon personal application to the British  Patent Office in London or by private Acts in colonial parliaments,   the first Patent  using this method being granted in 1848 in South Australia, making our utilisation of patents 159 years old.

There were differences between colonies but by 1887 New South Wales had passed a new Patent  Act providing for an  examiner of Patents, Registered Designs and Trademarks.

Applicants could also lodge, provisional specifications and costs ranged from as much as 50 Pounds (our previous monetary system) or $100,  a huge amount at that time  and these costs  were later reduced to $10 for a patent  which lasted 14 years. In some instances the fees were received directly by the Patent Officers themselves.

The reduction in costs plus the increase in population and industry resulted in Patent  applications rising from 16 in 1854 to 2700 in 1889.

Inventors often prepared their own applications although there were a few   Patent Practitioners who were then  known as  Patent Agents   and since relatively few applications were made, many  of the Patent  Agents generally had primary vocations such as engineering  or  law.

In 1877 South Australia passed an Act providing for licensing of  Patent agents  and this is believed to be the first such legislation in the world and indeed the first firm to become licensed is still in business and  known by the same name – Collison and Co of Adelaide .

In 1890  18 Patent Agents gathered in Melbourne to form their  first professional body, The Australasian Institute of Patent Agents and later there were discussions regarding adoption of a new title for the profession, Patent Attorney as used in USA or retention of the word agent as per UK. ( interestingly after 1931 US practitioners were only allowed to use the title ‘ attorney ’  if they were also state bar registered as attorneys, others being entitled to use the title ‘Agent’ with a grandfather clause entitling persons  not registered by their  state bar and practicing  prior to 1931 to continue use of  the title of ‘Attorney.’ ) Some countries allow for use of both terms agent and attorney with qualifications differing from US legislation.

Just three years after the Patent Agents formed their Institute 12 inventors  gathered in George Street, Sydney,  also not very far from here, to form the first inventors organisation in the colony,  and this  made it the second  inventors organisation to be established after  the first inventors organisation was founded  in Sweden in 1886. The Australian organisation had an office and classrooms to teach inventors and the Victorian building is still standing.

The inventors movement proceeded through a number of changes of name and activity levels, significantly in 1939, 1947, 1958, 1974, 1987 and more recently. In 1948 the late Marcus (later Sir) Oliphant became the first patron of Australian inventors and I had the honour of presenting him with a certificate commemorating his 50 years as patron) Sir Mark was the leader of the team in the UK that invented the resonent cavity magnetron - the heart of RADAR and micro-wave ovens + many other achievements and he was later appointed Govenor of South Australia.   

There has always been considerable interest in the field of invention from the people of our country and this has been spurred by all media and a  number of Television Programs, particularly by our National Broadcaster the ABC with its current series “The New Inventors” which has been televised since 2004 and previously from 1970 to 1981.

Numerous books about Australian  inventions and inventors have also been published.

In 1899 nearly 5000  Patent applications were lodged in the six colonies.

In 1901  the six colonies joined together, forming a federation known as the Commonwealth of Australia and the federation included provision for “ the placing of patents for inventions under one uniform administration”  although this wasn’t to come into effect for another three years.

The first Commonwealth Patent Office was established in Melbourne  and also took over from the former colonies  the registration of Trademarks in 1906 and Designs and Copyright 1907, the latter being dispensed with in 1968  when Copyright became automatic.

In 1927 Canberra became our nation’s capital in place of Melbourne,  following a requirement that the new National capital be established  at least 320 kilometers from  our two main cities of Melbourne and Sydney  which then enjoyed even greater rivalry than they do today.

The Patent  Office did not move to Canberra until  1933 and  as a  legacy of the original colonial Patent  Offices,   branch Patent offices  are still maintained in the six states  although these appear to be shrinking in size. (Until recently USA had only one Patent
Office, although many libraries hold Patent Records for searching purposes)

The Patent Attorneys  were not happy with the move to Canberra, especially those established in Melbourne, who enjoyed close contact with the Patent  examiners there but their  objections were  unheeded.

In 1972 Australia joined the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and in 1980  we joined the Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) which  had  commenced  10  years earlier  - again our  Patent Attorneys did not unanimously endorse joining the  treaty, having understandable concerns regarding workload and income although  the PCT application rout actually adds another layer of costs but delays the the time required to pay - often critical for an impecunious inventor -  & other advantages. A PCT application innitiates a patent application in 137 countries simultaneously at the  present time.

Australian inventors were very hopeful that the PCT  would eventually lead to a substantial reduction in patenting costs, and even a world Patent  System  but after nearly 160 years of Patents in this land  and nearly 40 years after our country joined the PCT
system, that  dream seems no closer although discussions and documents on a single world patent system occasionally arise.

This would undoubtedly / or hopefully eliminate expensive translations & critical errors + duplicate examination by IP / Patent Offices world wide and release highly qualified personel for more productive pursuits while relieving innovators from expensive, repetitive and  complex procedures. 

Australia currently has 2 levels of patents - a Standard Patent lasting 20 years  which is granted after a Patent Application for an invention has been examined and found to comply with requirements including that the idea incorporates a reasonably substantial clever, new, different or inventive step that is not obvious to those skilled in the particular field of  industry or invention or anyone else for that matter.

We also have a second tier Patent called an Innovation Patent, lasting 8 years, which was introduced in 2001 - replacing our 1979    6 yearPetty Patent, and requires only a lesser level of inventivenes, termed an Innovative Step and the Innovation Patent is granted automatically sans examination, although like a standard Patent it can not be enforced, for example in an infringement action, until it has been examined and certified that it does indeed incorporate an Innovative Step. Australia is in the minority in having a 'secondary patent' and a grace period for inventions disclosed prior to patent filing. Some other aspects of IP law also differ between countries, such as patentability of software, patent grants without examination of applications and preparation for a fee  by unregisterd practitioners - a little known aspect of UK legislation.   

Intellectual Property is a sector of law that has been evolving over many centuries throughout  the world and in Australia for most of our existence. Numerous inquiries have been conducted and proposals examined over the years including a relatively recent suggestion by an interested sector that 'Registered Designs' be renamed 'Design Patents' as per US practice - thankfully this idea was not acceaded to otherwise we might be enjoying the confusion that seems to reign in that country.


The Patent Agents  that formed  a professional  organisation in 1890  eventually had disagreements between themselves and the disharmony ultimately   lead to a third or fourth  organisation by the time the  disparate  bodies amalgamated years later.

Inventors  and  their organisations have perhaps been even less harmonious than our Patent Attorney  colleagues.

I joined the organisation in 1964 and we have recently had a   name change but I am ever  hopeful of harmony just as I am ever  hopeful of  further harmonisation of Patent Systems and indeed  of a  world patent.

On the  industrial and  commercial side of innovations,  our  country and its people  evolved numerous outstanding inventions but  in many cases, we do not have a great record of transforming those ideas into commercial realities, although I believe this situation is improving and intellectual property is playing a significant roll since goods manufactured in Australia, often  cannot compete on price,  whereas patents may significantly reduce the disadvantage of our manufacturing costs and distance from world markets.

Whilst  there is an understandable sentiment and preference to design and manufacture within our borders,  which our organisation encourages, together with fuller recognition of Australian Innovators and their achievements,    there is an increasing realisation and appreciation that in some product categories, especially the type of domestic and light commercial goods  that individual innovators are likely to conceive and  that are likely to be very price sensitive, Australian manufacture may be unrealistic, so Australian Innovators, like our counterparts overseas,  are increasingly turning to offshore manufacturing partners,  and this approach is  opening export opportunities that may otherwise not exist.

These opportunities often focus on protection  of the innovation by intellectual property.

Indeed  next month our organisation will  be exhibiting Australian inventions at ‘IDEAExpo’ in Hong Kong which is attended by  business people from all over the world,  in a further effort to gain overseas exposure for our innovators and their creations. In this regard we have received wonderful co- operation from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council

This  will be our second participation in the Hong Kong Expo, and like last year I have again  been invited  to speak   on   "Innovation Commercialisation ” at  the associated seminar. 

Last month we participated in another overseas exhibition where I also contributed as a judge at the associated Invention Competition.

Our federal   government provides help and assistance for innovators by way of financial assistance and Industry Advisors for inventions deemed to have merit and commercial potential and our  NSW  State Government has an excellent  Innovation Advisory Service which I delivered in the Sydney area until last year. Some other state have advisory and assistance programs too and our inventors orgasnisation in NSW provides a one-to-one mentoring service helping innovators with technical, IP  & business issues + guidence in obtaining grants.    

Twenty three hundred years ago the Chinese Philosopher  Zhuang  Zhou told the story of a person in the state of Song who had a secret recipe for treating hands damaged by skin disease  and how a stranger bought the recipe ( a trade secret) for a considerable quantity of gold. He then proceeded to become very wealthy by exploiting the secret which brought great relief to many people.

The story explains the initial necessity for secrecy with inventions and how commercialisation may help those who need the invention as well as the entrepreneur,  although sadly the innovator’s gain may not be as  substantial as those who made significant financial investments and undertook  commercial risk unless the inventor promotes the innovation themselves.

The story is more fully told in a book “IMAGINATION – 100 YEARS OF BRIGHT IDEAS IN AUSTRALIA”  published to mark the centenary three years ago  of  our Patent Office, IP Australia and  its inclusion is an indication   of  the esteem Australia holds for the Chinese and your many wonderful inventions.

I have great pleasure in presenting Mr  Zhang Yuncai ( Deputy Secretary of The Chinese  Patent Bureau, State Intellectual Property Office - SIPO) with a copy of the book. 

I should like to leave you with a quote from another  philosopher, Goethe – which perhaps should be the motto of every inventor and indeed other creative  people.

                  “If you can do something, or dream you can, then begin it, for boldness has magic and genius in it.”

I trust that the visit of your delegation to Australia will be most enjoyable and informative.


Stuart Fox, Chairman,  Australian Inventors Society.      


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