Latest Intellectual Property News

Wide Open Agriculture has achieved a breakthrough in lupin protein production, slashing energy consumption by up to 80% and halving processing time in a recent commercial-scale trial. These efficiency gains pave the way for more cost-effective, scalable manufacturing.

Civmec Limited has agreed to acquire Luerssen Australia for AUD 20 million, a move set to consolidate its position as a sovereign Australian shipbuilder and enhance its capabilities in naval vessel production.

Altair Minerals has validated its ability to detect deep copper-gold deposits at its Olympic Domain Project through a successful TEM simulation, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign near BHP’s Oak Dam Deposit.

Firebird Metals has reported promising lab-scale results for its lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material, showing a significant energy density improvement over standard LFP. The company is moving towards pilot-scale production and global commercialisation.

Zoono Group Limited has announced a pro rata non-renounceable rights issue aiming to raise approximately $1.78 million at $0.035 per share. The capital raise will support shelf-life extension projects, repay related party debt, and bolster working capital.

Argenica Therapeutics has won up to $1.5 million in non-dilutive government funding to support its late-stage clinical trial of ARG-007, a promising treatment for acute ischaemic stroke.

Zoono Group Limited is raising nearly $1.8 million through a non-renounceable rights issue to fund its supermarket shelf-life extension project in Asia and reduce related party debt.

RLF AgTech has resolved a legal dispute over a consultancy agreement, clearing the way for renewed focus on expanding its crop nutrition business domestically and internationally.

xReality Group is rapidly transforming its business by focusing on its high-growth Operator XR training platform, while preparing to divest legacy entertainment assets. The company reports record revenue and expanding global reach, particularly in the US defence and law enforcement sectors.

Inventis Limited has agreed to sell its Electronic Circuit Designs division for A$2.4 million, while retaining an option to repurchase the business within a year. The move aims to reduce debt and streamline operations ahead of a planned technology-driven growth phase.

Ionic Rare Earths is broadening its Viridion Joint Venture to include a US-based rare earth refinery, aiming to strengthen a secure supply chain for critical magnet and heavy rare earth oxides outside China.

Viridis Mining and Minerals is expanding its Viridion joint venture to develop a rare earth refinery in the U.S., leveraging Brazilian feedstock and proprietary technology to meet growing demand for secure, non-Chinese rare earths.