Singapore: IP Alternative Dispute Resolution Initiatives
In September 2011, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) to establish a joint...
In September 2011, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the...
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Illegal inventions
Patents have been in the media quite a bit recently, mainly because there have been some high profile legal cases (in Australia and overseas) which have brought about significant...
Patents have been in the media quite a bit recently, mainly because there have been some high profile legal...
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New Zealand Update: Trans-Tasman Initiatives
The implementation of a single trans-Tasman patent application/examination process and patent attorney regime may be one-step closer.
The implementation of a single trans-Tasman patent application/examination process and patent attorney regime may be one-step closer.
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Five Patent Infringement Myths Debunked
In addition to helping businesses obtain intellectual property protection, we also assist businesses in determining whether they infringe any intellectual property rights. Intellectual property rights are not something that the...
In addition to helping businesses obtain intellectual property protection, we also assist businesses in determining whether they infringe any...
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Vietnam and Japan Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program commences
Applicants can now request accelerated examination of their Vietnamese patent applications by participating in the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) and the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) Patent...
Applicants can now request accelerated examination of their Vietnamese patent applications by participating in the National Office of...
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MAXTRAX: An IP Success Story
MAXTRAX in action www.maxtrax.com.au How a great idea takes shape Many four-wheel driving enthusiasts will agree that MAXTRAX is one of the greatest Australian inventions of all time. This distinctive orange vehicle...
MAXTRAX in action www.maxtrax.com.au How a great idea takes shape Many four-wheel driving enthusiasts will agree that MAXTRAX is one of...
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Australian Best Method Patent Requirement Clarified
Les Laboratoires Servier v Apotex Pty Ltd FCAFC 27, a recent Australian Full Federal Court decision, recently clarified the best method requirement in Australia. The decision related to Australian...
Les Laboratoires Servier v Apotex Pty Ltd FCAFC 27, a recent Australian Full Federal Court decision, recently clarified...
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Patent pending vs Patented – What you need to know
You may have noticed that some everyday products are marked ‘patent pending’ or ‘patented’ but what do these terms actually mean, and what purpose do they serve? ‘Patent pending,’ ‘patent...
You may have noticed that some everyday products are marked ‘patent pending’ or ‘patented’ but what do these terms...
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Do you have the cornerstone of your business protected?
With the Government’s recent focus on innovation, including the unveiling of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, it is a promising time to be a start-up or innovation entrepreneur. ...
With the Government’s recent focus on innovation, including the unveiling of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, it is...
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Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
The Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2015 (“the Bill”) passed its first reading in the New Zealand Parliament on 9 February 2016 and has now...
The Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2015 (“the Bill”) passed its first reading in the...
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