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A boutique IP practice and your ‘go to’ for all things IP related

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inclusion
n. take action for equality AND equity
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Forgive the social media distancing lately — that big IP wheel keeps on turning.
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But we’re taking a moment to celebrate #IWD2021. We #choosetochallenge by choosing to contribute.
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On a very personal note, as the proud daughter of Vietnamese refugees, I wouldn’t be here without the bravery of my parents. And they wouldn’t be here without the kindness, acceptance and friendship of strangers when they arrived in Australia.
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So we’re paying it forward today with a donation to @isharwomenshealth — who provide a range of health and well-being services to women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds here in Western Australia.
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Taking action for equality is great. Taking further action for equity is better.
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#happyinternationalwomensday #bettertogether
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Snap: Marc Bordons licensed via @stocksyunited

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree excl. please st

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
excl. please still be standing
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We’ve hung up our Christmas stockings for the year friends.
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We’re out of the office trying to stop our bulldogs from being grinches and ruining our Christmas tree.
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We’ll be back for more IP fun and games from 4 January 2021 — after we’ve packed away what’s left of our tree.
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Happy holidays to you all and an even happier new year!
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(2020 needs to jingle all the way outta here!)
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#outofoffice #happyholidays #girlfridayip™
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Snap: Urs Siedentop & Co licensed via @stocksyunited

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we be rollin’ v. out of the office ➖ ‘Sup GF

we be rollin’
v. out of the office
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‘Sup GFFs.
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You’ve probably been wondering — hey why so quiet on the social front?
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We’ve been seriously run off our feet the past few months. We’re talking hamster wheel busy.
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So we’re hanging up our skates and switching off next week for a much needed break. And because well 2020 people. 2020.
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And when we say we’ll be out of the office — we mean way, way, wa-heyyyy out of the office. We’re off the grid with next to no interwebs and comms.
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We’ll be back on the grid and on the tools from 3 November 2020. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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#outofoffice #offthegrid #rostereddayoffline™ #girlfridayip™
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Snap: Aaron Thomas licensed via @stocksyunited

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community n. WeWork together ➖ As the reality sh

community
n. WeWork together
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As the reality show we call 2020 continues to roll on, work life has changed dramatically for many of us.
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Working from home is great. But working as part of a community is better.
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I took some time recently to reflect on, and appreciate, the @wework space and community I (and the doggos) get to be a part of every day.
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You’ll find a link to my humble two cents in the bio.
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#wework #bettertogether #dogsofwework
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Snap: T-shirt - WeWork. Cheesy grin - model’s own.

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Rest In Peace Notorious RBG. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Rest In Peace Notorious RBG.
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#ruthbaderginsburg #championofjustice
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Gif: @gifnews via @giphy

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hamburgled v. bootlegged burger ➖ “Would you

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hoptimistic adj. appears bright and bubbly ➖ All

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bad hair day excl. brand needs grooming ➖ This i

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brandopoly n. make and own your mark ➖ Trade mar

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trumpty dumpty n. muppet ➖ Seems President Dona

trumpty dumpty
n. muppet
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Seems President Donald Numpty is a firm believer of the “it’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission" concept — especially when it comes to using other people’s intellectual property.
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Linkin Park is the latest to issue a C&D after a cover of their song In The End was used without permission in a campaign that featured on Twitter.
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Numpty and his team are serial offenders having been sent several cease and desist letters and called out by various musicians over use of their music for his political grandstanding. Clearly, zero bucks given.
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Tom Petty, Panic! At The Disco, Neil Young, Rihanna, Elton John, R.E.M, Adele, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Pharrell Williams, Queen, Earth Wind and Fire, Prince, Aerosmith, and Twisted Sister — have all had their music hijacked without permission for political campaigns and events.
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If you are looking to use someone else’s IP — ask for consent.
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Don’t be like Chump.
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#yesmeansyes #nomeansno #askforconsent #girlfridayip™ #girlfridayguide™
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Snap: Martí Sans licensed from @stocksyunited

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audible n. rebrand ➖ After a team huddle earlier

(see also: Dynamo)