Exporting products or services is a goal of many business owners. However, those that do export rarely ever speak of an incident-free journey to market. Some major incidents are the result of issues with intellectual property (IP), including with branding/trade marks, domain names, copyrighted images and written works, patented products and processes, and registered product designs. Therefore, it is important to conduct searches in the intended export market, and ensure your IP is protected and enforced.

Perth-based crane lifting and logistics automation company Roborigger celebrated a significant milestone with the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Wangara today. Innovation and ICT Minister Don Punch officially opened the factory with Roborigger customers, shareholders, local WA suppliers, and stakeholders in attendance.

Intellectual Property (IP) protection can help you establish your position when entering markets around the world. Research into trade mark activity tells us that businesses with a trade mark are more likely to become exporters, and, after filing a trade mark in an export market, they perform better, That’s why IP should be considered early to protect your business and your products.

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) have been helping Australian businesses grow their exports since 1974. From Atlassian to Zimmermann, close to 50,000 Australian businesses have grown their exports in overseas markets with the help of EMDG.

Significant opportunity exists for Australian businesspeople in Saudi Arabia, as it undergoes extensive economic and social transformation under its “Vision 2030” diversification plan.

The Export Council of Australia is delighted to welcome 26 women entrepreneurs participating in the inaugural African Women Trading Globally initiative. We were pleased to have Australian Ambassador in Harare, Ms Bronte Moules, join us to officially open the event.

The UAE is well known for its modern infrastructure, international events and status as a trade and transport hub. It’s political and economic stability, and fast-growing capital markets, contribute to its attractiveness as both a place to invest and to operate businesses with a regional focus. It has the most diversified economy in the Gulf, but Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the non-oil sectors of transport, tourism, hospitality, real estate and retail, on the back of a shock to the economy from the drop in global oil prices.

South Africa’s rich endowment of gold, minerals, and base metals has long presented opportunities for competitive miners and mine engineering and technical service (METS) providers. Today ASX-listed companies are the largest foreign investors in South Africa’s mining sector. Australian companies are also the largest presence at South Africa’s annual “Investing in African Mining Indaba”. While Mining Indaba is normally held in Cape Town in February each year it was conducted “virtually’ in 2021 and attracted major and junior miners from Australia and around the world. Participants heard President Cyril Ramaphosa speak about plans to strengthen South Africa’s investment environment and create new business opportunities in mining and related sectors, such as energy, renewable energy, and the hydrogen economy.

The Middle-East and Africa region comprises two distinct sub regions – Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Sub Saharan Africa. Pre-pandemic, the World Bank and IMF had predicted 3-4% economic growth in the sub regions in 2019-2021. But with the onset of COVID, only certain economies in MENA are expected to rebound this year compared to the rest of the region, due to benefits from higher crude prices, reduction of OPEC+ cuts, and vaccine rollout.

A market of 200 million people, Nigeria has the largest population and economy in Africa and is projected to grow to 264 million by 2030, becoming the third most populous country in the world by 2050. It is also blessed with abundant natural resources, significant oil and gas wealth, and a very young population with a median age of 18.

Established in 2019, Avanta Premium is a NSW based, Australian owned and Australian made brand manufacturer of milk based products namely baby formula, proteins, supplements and more.

For Australian businesses, exporting is an attractive option for a growing business. Opening up new and potentially larger markets around the world. In a global economy, business value and intellectual property are becoming increasingly connected. But what can we learn from trade mark activity

As Covid-19 wreaked havoc nationally and demand for safety equipment grew, Victoria’s regional medical device manufacturer Care Essentials pivoted its focus to produce a range of PPE products, surgical face masks and N95 respirators.

In my experience Australia is a ‘clever country’ and Australian businesses frequently produce highly innovative products and processes. However, I have often seen that business owners are sometimes too quick to dismiss their products and processes as not being innovative enough to warrant patent protection.

Morocco is more than the wonderful country and people that immediately spring to mind. Morocco has a sophisticated industrial base of highly elaborated manufacturers and well-developed financial markets.

IP Australia is pleased to announce our new intellectual property (IP) Counsellor to China – Charlotte Trinh. Charlotte is an experienced international IP lawyer, with extensive experience working in China.

The economic devastation of COVID-19 has presented Australia, much like the rest of the world, an opportunity to build back better and reset our economic trajectory. As budget deficits and debt overhangs loom, our relationship with the United States is a conspicuous component of this reset and growing back stronger.

Mauritius, a small island developing state with a population of 1.3 million, is probably best known as a tourist destination. Pre-COVID, the country welcomed over a million visitors annually, and was a promising market for Australian premium food and beverage exports.

A ban on mass gatherings that forced the postponement of Australia’s premier car festival – Summernats – hasn’t stalled the event’s rise in popularity in the US thanks to a gaming app that has been downloaded more than 1.5 million times.

Down Under Enterprises, an Australian-owned family business that grows, produces, exports, and markets traceable and sustainable native botanicals, today announced receiving EcoVadis’ prestigious Platinum Sustainability ranking. The Platinum level is reserved for the top 1% of 75,000+ businesses rated by EcoVadis globally.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan will travel to Europe and the United Kingdom for further Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, to encourage investment in Australia and to discuss vaccine supply.

While being aware of the great work ECA had been doing for Australian exporters, the main reason for Australia Asia Technology Incubator (AATI) formally joining as a member, was to reach a broader network of health and wellness companies beyond our existing successes in helping Australia’s medical research sector commercialise successfully overseas.

Family-owned Novaris, Tasmania’s electrical componentry manufacturer, had to quickly re-evaluate its operations and innovate after COVID-19 significantly impacted access to suppliers and manufacturing. Established in 1995, Novaris provides custom designed products to prevent equipment damage caused by direct lightning strikes, surges and other electrical disturbances on power and data signalling lines.

If you have plans to expand internationally, it is important to ensure that you are set up for success. An effective export strategy is key for every business considering going global. Whether you’re already exporting your products or services, part of an export-related supply chain, looking to expand overseas, or a business in emerging and frontier markets.

India is one of the world's fastest growing economies, with a population of more than 1.3 billion and an expanding middle class. A ‘top 5’ economy undergoing ambitious reforms, it is an attractive market for Australian exporters.

For the Icon Group, delivering world-class cancer care across Australia, New Zealand and Asia has required extensive travel to train staff and support its cancer centres and other sites.

Australian Government today launches a range of digital tools to help Australian businesses to reach new international markets and customers. The export.business.gov.au website features interactive market insights, trends as well as information on grants, funding, local laws and regulations, distribution and shipping.

Expanding into a global market can seem daunting at first but it can provide your business with the opportunity to grow.

Halal certification is an important standard for many food and beverage businesses. When exporting, this certification is vital to enter some markets. Within Australia there are a number of Islamic Bodies that are authorised to issue Halal certificates for companies wishing to be certified. However, there is no consistent acknowledgement of these organisations across all export markets.

Australian exporters are facing challenges that are unprecedented in scale and coming from multiple fronts.

Covid-19 might soon be under control with the roll-out of vaccines, but global supply chain conditions will remain difficult in the immediate term.