IP Australia fee changes effective from 1 October 2020
IP Australia have announced changes to some of their fees, effective from 1st October 2020. The changes are intended to defer some of the costs to the renewal phase of...
IP Australia have announced changes to some of their fees, effective from 1st October 2020. The changes are intended to...
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Proposed changes to Australia’s Designs System
In late 2019, the Australian Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) called for public submissions on possible improvements to Australia’s Registered Designs System. Registered designs protect the visual appearance of...
In late 2019, the Australian Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) called for public submissions on possible improvements to Australia’s...
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Australian patents vs. designs: what are the differences?
It is a common belief that patents and designs share a similar legal basis, particularly as some jurisdictions, such as the United States, label an industrial design right as...
It is a common belief that patents and designs share a similar legal basis, particularly as some jurisdictions, such...
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How can design registration help stop online sales of counterfeit products?
Design Registration – Vanguard Against Counterfeits on E-commerce Platforms It has been previously discussed that design registration is often overlooked, yet can be just as valuable as other forms of...
Design Registration – Vanguard Against Counterfeits on E-commerce Platforms It has been previously discussed that design registration is often overlooked,...
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Singapore design registrants to benefit from WIPO Design Treaty
Singapore design registrants are able to enjoy greater benefits from March 19 2020 as the city-state has become the 58th member to join the Locarno Agreement, an international agreement on...
Singapore design registrants are able to enjoy greater benefits from March 19 2020 as the city-state has become the...
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ベトナムが工業デザインの国際登録のためのハーグ制度に加盟
2019年9月30日、ベトナム政府を代表して、科学技術省長官が、ハーグ協定のジュネーブ議定書（1999）への加入書を世界知的所有権機関（WIPO）事務局長に寄託しました。これはスイスで最近開催されたWIPO一般総会の間に行われました。
2019年9月30日、ベトナム政府を代表して、科学技術省長官が、ハーグ協定のジュネーブ議定書（1999）への加入書を世界知的所有権機関（WIPO）事務局長に寄託しました。これはスイスで最近開催されたWIPO一般総会の間に行われました。
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判例研究: OLVEY & SKETO V DANKO & GABRYS [2019] APO 42
この判例は、発明における発案から発展までのプロセスにおいて、包括的に記録を維持することの重要さを浮き彫りにしました。 
この判例は、発明における発案から発展までのプロセスにおいて、包括的に記録を維持することの重要さを浮き彫りにしました。 
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COVID-19 IP office China and Hong Kong (SAR) update: what you need to know for IP matters in China and Hong Kong (SAR)
Spruson & Ferguson is actively monitoring the emerging issue of the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Wuhan virus) and we will provide further updates as the situation evolves.  China Update The State Council in China...
Spruson & Ferguson is actively monitoring the emerging issue of the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Wuhan virus) and we will provide further updates...
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