The CPTPP has been signed – no United States and “IP Lite”
The “CPTPP”, otherwise known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is what remains of the “TPPA-11” (which was itself, what remained of the  Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”)...
The “CPTPP”, otherwise known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership is what remains of the “TPPA-11”...
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The “gene patent” dichotomy between the US and Australia
The recent Meat & Livestock Australia Limited v Cargill, Inc (MLA) Federal Court decision has brought the significant differences that exist between Australian and US “gene patent” practice into sharp focus. These differences...
The recent Meat & Livestock Australia Limited v Cargill, Inc (MLA) Federal Court decision has brought the significant differences that exist between Australian...
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International IP protection
One thing to remember is that you can’t reserve your rights in all countries with just one application.
One thing to remember is that you can’t reserve your rights in all countries with just one application.
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Where else can I secure protection via my European patent application?
Did you know that a European patent application can be used to secure protection reaching beyond the EPC member states? Perhaps surprisingly, a European patent application can be used...
Did you know that a European patent application can be used to secure protection reaching beyond the EPC member...
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Extending time in New Zealand – statutory versus purposive considerations
The management of patent deadlines is a persistent consideration in the IP world, with the consequences of missing one potentially being the irreversible loss of patent rights. Fortunately, New...
The management of patent deadlines is a persistent consideration in the IP world, with the consequences of missing one...
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Australia remains a gene-patent friendly jurisdiction
When the Australian High Court ruled against the patentability of isolated naturally occurring genes in the Myriad decision, a number of commentators believed that the decision would ultimately invalidate...
When the Australian High Court ruled against the patentability of isolated naturally occurring genes in the Myriad decision, a...
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Vietnam Update: Changes to Patent Procedures in Vietnam
On 15 January 2018, the amended implementing regulations of the Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam, in the form of Circular No. 16/2016/TT-BKHCN , will enter into force.
On 15 January 2018, the amended implementing regulations of the Law on Intellectual Property of Vietnam, in the form...
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Improved IPO website in Papua New Guinea (PNG) unveiled
Securing protection for your intellectual property in the South Pacific can often be both challenging and time-consuming.  If registration is available (which is not always the case), the registration...
Securing protection for your intellectual property in the South Pacific can often be both challenging and time-consuming.  If registration...
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Australia Update: IP Australia announces a reduction in PCT fees
Following the directives adopted by the PCT Assembly, IP Australia has announced updated fees for PCT applications. The updated fees will be published in the Australian Official Journal of...
Following the directives adopted by the PCT Assembly, IP Australia has announced updated fees for PCT applications. The updated...
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