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SUMMARY:2025 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property: livestream
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Innovation: Balancing Protection and Access\nAs global competition intensifies in artificial intelligence\, quantum computing and other key emerging technologies\, balancing innovation protection with broad access becomes increasingly urgent. \nAddressing community and global challenges—including preparing for future pandemics—requires a nuanced approach that ensures innovations are both safeguarded and shared. To fully harness innovation for economic growth and societal benefit\, we must implement policies that lower barriers and empower broad participation in the innovation ecosystem. \nIn this year’s Lecture\, Kathi Vidal will explore how IP systems can evolve to foster innovation\, drive economic growth\, and maintain technological leadership\, all the while promoting collaboration and avoiding premature or excessive restrictions on ideas. Drawing from her leadership at the USPTO\, she will share insights from her work expanding the innovation economy and advancing balanced IP rights globally.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2025-francis-gurry-lecture-on-intellectual-property-livestream/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250812T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250812T190000
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SUMMARY:AI & Humanity – Understanding AI innovation and impact on commercial potential
DESCRIPTION:Explore the critical pathways between artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and commercial success. Building on previous discussions of the highly successful “AI – the good\, bad and ugly” event in 2024\, this event will provide key updates and highlight changes in the AI landscape that affect IP\, commercialisation strategies and scaling potential.\n\nChair: Dean Birch – LESANZ WA Committee Member & Director at Nexia Perth and joined by expert panellists; Daniel Hookham (Component6)\, Phil Aldrige (Fuse Technology) and Dr. Sandy Chong (Verity Consulting).  \nParticipants will gain insights into how recent advancements and market shifts are opening new avenues for company growth\, ranging from product development to increased licensing and sales opportunities. \nAttendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to leverage these tools to accelerate commercial outcomes in the AI space. \nLearn more and register: AI & Humanity – Understanding AI innovation and impact on commercial potential
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-humanity-understanding-ai-innovation-and-impact-on-commercial-potential/
LOCATION:Wrays\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250401T220000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Sustainability\, the UN SDGs\, and why patents are a good measure for success in this space
DESCRIPTION:Session #1: Introduction to Sustainability\, the UN SDGs\, and why patents are a good measure for success in this space Sustainability and innovation go hand in hand\, and patents offer a unique way to measure real progress. In this webinar\, experts from LESI\, WIPO\, Siemens and LexisNexis Intellectual Property\, will discuss how patent analytics—particularly through a mapping to the SDGs —is being used to track and communicate sustainable innovation. Join us to explore how companies and organizations worldwide are leveraging patent insights to drive ESG strategies\, investor communications\, and sustainable technology development. Speakers: o Marco Richter\, LexisNexis o Dana Robert Colarulli\, LESI Executive Director o Chris Harrison\, WIPO\, Patent Analytics Manager o Manuel Ebert\, Siemens Head of IP Strategy & Communication
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/introduction-to-sustainability-the-un-sdgs-and-why-patents-are-a-good-measure-for-success-in-this-space/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250325T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
CREATED:20250306T071238Z
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SUMMARY:Starting up in digital health and medtech
DESCRIPTION:This workshop by LESANZ will address important questions including: \n\nHow you can best protect your intellectual property?\nWhat are your options when it comes to commercialisation and licensing?\nWhat is the best structure for your business?\nWill regulatory requirements affect your commercialisation strategy?
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/starting-up-in-digital-health-and-medtech/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241125T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241125T161500
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
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SUMMARY:LESANZ: Why is Energy Difficult?
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals in understanding the energy transformation and why “green” does not come easy.\n\n\n\nLES Scandinavia and the LESI CEEM Committee (Chemicals Environment Energy Materials) proudly invite you to this exciting and relevant webinar with Professor Jan Blomgren. Professor Blomgren will explore the complexities behind the global energy transformation\, and delve into why renewable energy sources\, while promising\, come with significant technical\, financial\, and infrastructure challenges. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the realities of “green” energy\, including issues with grid stability\, energy storage\, and the role of nuclear power in a sustainable future. The webinar aims to clarify common misconceptions and provide a solid foundation for understanding today’s energy innovation landscape. The webinar is co-hosted by LES Scandinavia and the LESI CEEM Committee.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/lesanz-why-is-energy-difficult/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241112T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
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SUMMARY:LESANZ End of Year Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively and engaging End of Year Networking Session and come together to reflect on the year\, share insights\, and make valuable new connections.\n\nThis is the perfect opportunity to expand your network\, celebrate the year’s achievements\, and set the stage for a successful new year. Whether you’re looking to meet potential collaborators\, seek new opportunities\, or simply enjoy great conversations\, this session offers an informal and relaxed environment for meaningful interactions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/lesanz-end-of-year-networking-event/
LOCATION:Nexia Perth\, 3/88 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
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SUMMARY:101 Introduction to the business of IP: fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Guy Provan\, Principal at Provan Legal\, and LESANZ WA \, This interactive workshop will introduce the concepts of IP\, discuss the fundamentals of licensing and include a licence agreement case study in which participants take on the roles of licensor and licensee. Includes valuable Q&A.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/101-introduction-to-the-business-of-ip-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Nexia Perth\, 3/88 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241016T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241016T120000
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SUMMARY:Integrating open innovation into IP strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join Simon Rowell\, Founder of Innovation Liberation Front and Nidhie Kumar\, Chief Commercial Officer at amaea\, as they share their approach to developing amaea’s award-winning IP strategy. During the presentation they will share how they designed strategic industry partnerships to leverage the benefits of open innovation – while still protecting amaea’s high value\, novel technology.\n\n———— \nIn this session you’ll learn: \n·       Pathways used by amaea to identify and protect IP \n·       Open innovation and collaboration agreement considerations designed to support commercialisation \n·       Developing an IA aware culture
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/integrating-open-innovation-into-ip-strategies/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240716T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
CREATED:20240710T044708Z
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SUMMARY:AI: The Good\, The Bad\, and The Ugly
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an illuminating event featuring three leading panelists in the field of Artificial Intelligence as they delve into the multifaceted impact of AI adoption in the business world. This thought-provoking discussion will explore the promising potentials\, the inevitable challenges\, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI integration in various industries.\n\n~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nWelcome and Introductions: \nPanel Discussion and Q&A: Moderated by Dean Birch Director at Nexia Perth\nPanellists: Dan Hookham | Lan Tran | Phil Aldridge \nNetworking Session: Opportunity to connect with speakers and attendees \nWhether you’re a business leader\, a tech enthusiast\, or someone curious about AI\, this event promises to offer valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
LOCATION:Nexia Perth\, 3/88 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240528T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
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SUMMARY:Successful technology innovation – a how-to guide
DESCRIPTION:Taking an idea through to commercial reality is something that a great many innovators and companies grapple with\, and unfortunately not everyone gets it right and succeeds in their quest.  Come join us at our next event and hear from someone who has successfully developed numerous innovative products\, and who has also devised an innovation process to help guide innovators through the journey.\n\nSuccessful technology innovation – a how-to guide. \nAssociate Professor Andrew Guzzomi (Director of CEI:AgER at UWA) is a two-time winner of the WA Innovator of the Year Award – first in 2016 with the Seed Flamer technology and then again in 2019 with the agricultural Weed Chipper solution.  In 2018 he was awarded both a Tall Poppy Award and a 40Under40 Award for forging UWA’s agricultural engineering research strength\, and he currently leads the engineering research and development of a number of research directions relating to agriculture and ecological restoration. \nAndrew is very passionate about innovative design insights and approaches and has devised an innovation process which can be applied to help guide most innovation endeavours.  He promises to share some valuable insights about what was involved in taking his innovations forward\, including some of the challenges he faced and certain things he may have done differently with the benefit of hindsight\, and otherwise promises an entertaining session which will appeal to anyone in the technology innovation space.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/successful-technology-innovation-a-how-to-guide/
LOCATION:Wrays\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231018T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
CREATED:20231012T004654Z
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SUMMARY:LESANZ WA Spring Networking Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:Join the LESANZ WA and wider professional innovation community for a casual spring sundowner.\n Featuring John Gibbs and Mick Little from Spinifex Brewing Co who will share some news about their new innovations and sample their latest local brews.\n\n\nWhen: 18/10/2023 17:00 – 18:30\n\n\n\nWhere: Wrays 7/863 Hay Street Perth WA 6000 AUSTRALIA
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/lesanz-wa-spring-networking-sundowner/
LOCATION:Wrays\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230503T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
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SUMMARY:Innovation Incentives and your IP – getting it right
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Matt McCarthy | Senior Manager | Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) | Deloitte Tax Services Pty Ltd \nIn many cases\, R&D activities will produce intellectual property. Understanding the implications of IP development and protection decisions on the availability of the Australian R&D Tax Incentive could result in access to critical cash flow. \nThe R&D Tax Incentive is the Federal Government’s most consistent financial encouragement for innovative development in Australia. Naturally\, such innovation often results in the development of valuable IP\, providing your competitive advantage in the market. So how do we ensure we are maximising R&D Tax Incentives as we develop\, protect and commercialise our intellectual property? Join Matt McCarthy\, Senior Manager in the Deloitte Global Investment and Innovation Incentives team and LESANZ NSW Committee member\, to explore questions such as: \nI have a development company and an IP holding company – which one should claim? I outsource my development to a contractor – can I still claim? I am a contractor assisting with development – can I claim? I am developing IP\, though it sits with a foreign parent company – can I still claim? I have spent significant money on patenting my IP – can this be covered by the R&D Tax Incentive?
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-incentives-and-your-ip-getting-it-right/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTSTAMP:20260425T235027
CREATED:20220319T070018Z
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SUMMARY:LESANZ Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Conference Topic : New Horizons | Creating the future \nOur event will include LESANZ national and international guest speakers and delegates\, particularly from the Asia Pacific region. It is expected to attract between 100 – 150 delegates. This three day conference (two sessions per day) will provide an excellent environment to exchange ideas\, meet new people\, and form new business relationships with members and overseas representatives. The conference is the annual flagship event of LESANZ\, focussing on local and international current issues facing IP Managers\, Lawyers\, Business Development and Licensing Practitioners.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/lesanz-annual-conference/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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