Patents Archives - Page 39 of 63

20th Oct 2016

Want a software or biomedical patent? It’s not impossible!

As a follow up to my blog last week, I promised to give my opinion on how best to present your invention to pass the subject matter test. As mentioned...

As a follow up to my blog last week, I promised to give my opinion on how best to...

20th Oct 2016

New case highlights the dangers of failing to write comprehensive patent specifications

The success or failure of a patent in court can depend entirely on the Court’s definition of a single word in the specification. Some words of course are more...

The success or failure of a patent in court can depend entirely on the Court’s definition of a single...

19th Oct 2016

Removal of NZ/AU Single Application and Examination Processes

In our article of 22 July 2016, we reported that the Commerce Committee recommended that the relevant clauses pertaining to a Single Application Process (SAP) and a Single Examination...

In our article of 22 July 2016, we reported that the Commerce Committee recommended that the relevant clauses pertaining...

13th Oct 2016

The pitfalls of employee-created IP

Preventing unnecessary losses from R&D activities in China - In this article, Oliver Lutze, Principal of Spruson & Ferguson, highlights some of the pitfalls to be aware of when...

Preventing unnecessary losses from R&D activities in China - In this article, Oliver Lutze, Principal of Spruson & Ferguson,...

3rd Oct 2016

Codon-optimised nucleic acids remain patentable following Myriad

In a decision that issued on 5 July 2016 (“Cargill Incorporated v Dow AgroSciences LLC APO 43”), the Australian Patent Office confirmed that a nucleic acid that has...

In a decision that issued on 5 July 2016 (“Cargill Incorporated v Dow AgroSciences LLC APO 43”), the...

28th Sep 2016

Vietnam and Japan PPH Pilot Program receives overwhelming response

Further to our news update of 8 April 2016, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP) has notified that 100 requests for participation in the PPH Pilot...

Further to our news update of 8 April 2016, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP) has...

9th Sep 2016

Indonesia Update: New Indonesian Patent Law Enacted

Amendments to the Indonesian Patent Law, which were passed by the Indonesian Parliament on 28 July 2016, are expected to come into effect on 28 August 2016.

Amendments to the Indonesian Patent Law, which were passed by the Indonesian Parliament on 28 July 2016, are expected...

6th Sep 2016

Recent Australian Patent Office decision on computer implemented inventions a win for patentees

In key jurisdictions around the world, including Australia, the last three years have seen a number of court and patent office decisions surrounding the patentability of computer implemented business...

In key jurisdictions around the world, including Australia, the last three years have seen a number of court and...

5th Sep 2016

Malaysia Update: Amendments to patent application allowable after issuance of a clear examination report

In June the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MYIPO) issued a Practice Direction providing some clarity on amendments to patent applications.

In June the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MYIPO) issued a Practice Direction providing some clarity on amendments to...

26th Aug 2016

AU/NZ Update: Opposing a patent application via third party observations

If you’ve identified a patent application in Australia or New Zealand that you wish to oppose, there are a number of options to consider...

If you’ve identified a patent application in Australia or New Zealand that you wish to oppose, there are a...

25th Aug 2016

Single Patent Application and Examination Process for Australia and New Zealand rejected after public consultation

The patent regimes of Australia and New Zealand have long shared a number of close links, not least among them the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement of 1996 which ensures...

The patent regimes of Australia and New Zealand have long shared a number of close links, not least among...

25th Aug 2016

Indonesia Update: Amendments to Indonesian Patent Law

Amendments to the Indonesian Patent Law, which were passed by the Indonesian Parliament on 28 July 2016, are expected to come into effect on 28 August 2016.

Amendments to the Indonesian Patent Law, which were passed by the Indonesian Parliament on 28 July 2016, are expected...