Patents Archives - Page 38 of 63

9th Dec 2016

A comparative study of strategies for patenting human therapeutics in the Asia Pacific Region: IP In Depth

In the last century, innovations in the life sciences have allowed for treatment and prevention of numerous diseases and disorders, enabling higher life expectancy and improved quality of life....

In the last century, innovations in the life sciences have allowed for treatment and prevention of numerous diseases and...

9th Dec 2016

Recent Patent Office decision provides further clarity in patentability of nucleic acids in Australia

As has been widely reported, the patentability or otherwise of isolated nucleic acids has been a rapidly evolving question through the Australian Courts and Patent Office in recent years. A...

As has been widely reported, the patentability or otherwise of isolated nucleic acids has been a rapidly evolving question...

9th Dec 2016

Australia & New Zealand to share single regime for Patent Attorney qualification and code of conduct after passage of Patents Amendment Bill

Since 1996 it has been the case that Patent attorneys first registered in either Australia or New Zealand have been allowed to register separately to practice in the other...

Since 1996 it has been the case that Patent attorneys first registered in either Australia or New Zealand have...

6th Dec 2016

Singapore Update: Pros and Cons of Obtaining Patent Protection via the Foreign Route

As we have previously reported, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has postponed the closing of the Foreign Route until 1 January 2020 and has decided not to...

As we have previously reported, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has postponed the closing of the Foreign...

29th Nov 2016

A comparative study of strategies for patenting human therapeutics in the Asia Pacific Region: Part 2 – Wider Asia Pacific

In our previous article we provided a detailed overview of Australian practice with regard to patenting of inventions related to therapeutic treatment of humans. As noted in that article,...

In our previous article we provided a detailed overview of Australian practice with regard to patenting of inventions related...

25th Nov 2016

Can I add a new version of my product to my existing patent application?

One everyday task in the life of a patent attorney is the writing of a patent application for a client’s new product or process. The application includes inter alia...

One everyday task in the life of a patent attorney is the writing of a patent application for a...

21st Nov 2016

Singapore: MoU Signed with India

October 4 2016 marked a new milestone for the IP arena in Singapore and India, as Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed...

October 4 2016 marked a new milestone for the IP arena in Singapore and India, as Singapore's Prime Minister...

16th Nov 2016

A comparative study of strategies for patenting human therapeutics in the Asia Pacific Region: Part 1 – Australia

In the last century, innovations in the life sciences have allowed for treatment and prevention of numerous diseases and disorders, enabling higher life expectancy and improved quality of life....

In the last century, innovations in the life sciences have allowed for treatment and prevention of numerous diseases and...

9th Nov 2016

Indonesia Update: Clarification of annuities payments under new Patent Law

Following the enactment of Indonesia’s Law No. 13 of 2016 on Patents (the “New Law”), the Directorate of Patent at the IP Office has issued a Circular Letter No....

Following the enactment of Indonesia’s Law No. 13 of 2016 on Patents (the “New Law”), the Directorate of Patent...

28th Oct 2016

In which country should you file your first patent application?

Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves filling out a form and paying a fee to the...

Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves...

28th Oct 2016

Treading carefully with patent infringement notifications in Australia

The recent case of CQMS Pty Ltd v Bradken Resources Pty Limited has reinforced the need for patent owners to tread carefully if they believe their patent is being...

The recent case of CQMS Pty Ltd v Bradken Resources Pty Limited has reinforced the need for patent owners...

24th Oct 2016

Clipex: An Australian Success Story

Traditionally, in order to erect a wire fence it is necessary to pass plain wire through openings in a series of fence posts, and then strain the wire. This...

Traditionally, in order to erect a wire fence it is necessary to pass plain wire through openings in a...