Patents that missed selection for the 2023 Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is the third most-viewed sporting event in the world.  Twenty teams, one winner.  The 2023 edition kicks off in France on 9 September 2023, and...
The Rugby World Cup is the third most-viewed sporting event in the world.  Twenty teams, one winner.  The 2023...
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Wait times to patent examination and how to influence them
In Australia, the time between requesting examination of a patent application and receipt of an Examination Report (ER) can take longer than the 12-month period targeted by IP Australia,...
In Australia, the time between requesting examination of a patent application and receipt of an Examination Report (ER) can...
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Patent filing strategies in the Gulf Cooperation Council
The Gulf Cooperation Council economies have grown and diversified in recent decades with an emphasis in shifting from a petroleum-based industry to a diversified economy. The region represents one...
The Gulf Cooperation Council economies have grown and diversified in recent decades with an emphasis in shifting from a...
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How to calculate patent expiry dates in the United States
Calculating patent expiries for most countries is relatively straightforward. Some countries even calculate it for you and display it in a field in their online databases. Why then, is it so...
Calculating patent expiries for most countries is relatively straightforward. Some countries even calculate it for you and display it in...
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Important changes to management of Australian divisional patent applications
What is a divisional patent application? A divisional patent application may be filed to divide a patent application into two or more patent applications from a "parent" application. The divisional...
What is a divisional patent application? A divisional patent application may be filed to divide a patent application into two...
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Patent examination and protection developments in P. R. China brings a more appealing environment for patentees and applicants
In recent years, China has seen rapid growth of patent applications, as well as continual improvement on patent examination and intellectual property protection. Patent Examination Enhanced In 2022, China National Intellectual...
In recent years, China has seen rapid growth of patent applications, as well as continual improvement on patent examination...
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IPONZ Practice Update on Double Patenting in New Zealand
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has recently updated the double patenting section of its Patent Examination Manual (“Examination Manual”). You can see an updated section of...
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has recently updated the double patenting section of its Patent Examination...
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