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2nd Dec 2024

Australia | Rattling support and sufficiency – the concept of a “relevant range”

The Jusand Nominees Pty Ltd v Rattlejack Innovations Pty Ltd case marks a clarifying moment in Australian patent law with regard to sufficiency and support requirements. It has significant...

The Jusand Nominees Pty Ltd v Rattlejack Innovations Pty Ltd case marks a clarifying moment in Australian patent law...

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26th Nov 2024

Insights from APAA 2024

The 76th Council Meeting of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), held in Manila this month, was a significant gathering of intellectual property professionals from around the world, representing...

The 76th Council Meeting of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), held in Manila this month, was a significant...

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20th Nov 2024

China and New Zealand – Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)

On 1 November 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced the launch of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ)....

On 1 November 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced the launch of the Patent Prosecution Highway...

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19th Nov 2024

Australia | Novartis patent term extension held to be invalid – Federal Court decision

The recent Federal Court ruling in Novartis AG v Pharmacor Pty Limited (No 3) FCA 1307 highlights an increasing trend of challenging patents during the extended term granted based on...

The recent Federal Court ruling in Novartis AG v Pharmacor Pty Limited (No 3) FCA 1307 highlights an increasing trend...

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5th Nov 2024

Australia | Design protection: IP Australia’s bold reforms for the Digital Age

Following a review of the Australian design sector in 2020, IP Australia proposed wide-reaching changes to the Design registration regime and embarked on a public review of these proposals....

Following a review of the Australian design sector in 2020, IP Australia proposed wide-reaching changes to the Design registration...

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29th Oct 2024

Singapore | Updates to patent drug linkage system clarifies declaration requirements

The recent updates to Singapore’s Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations have clarified an often onerous aspect of registering a therapeutic product that includes elements relevant to a patent. In Singapore,...

The recent updates to Singapore’s Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations have clarified an often onerous aspect of registering a...

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21st Oct 2024

Spruson & Ferguson wins Australian Patent Attorney Firm of the Year 2024 | Global IP Awards

The Global IP Awards recognise outstanding achievements in IP services, and Spruson & Ferguson is honoured to receive the Australian Patent Attorney Firm of the Year at this year's...

The Global IP Awards recognise outstanding achievements in IP services, and Spruson & Ferguson is honoured to receive the...

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16th Oct 2024

The Nobel Prize Winners 2024: a snapshot of their patent footprints  | Chemistry

Last week, the Nobel Committees announced the much-anticipated Nobel Prize winners of 2024, honouring the contributions that, as per Alfred Nobel’s will of 1895, “have conferred the greatest benefit...

Last week, the Nobel Committees announced the much-anticipated Nobel Prize winners of 2024, honouring the contributions that, as per...

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16th Oct 2024

The Nobel Prize Winners 2024: a snapshot of their patent footprints  | Physiology or Medicine

Last week, the Nobel Committees announced the much-anticipated Nobel Prize winners of 2024, honouring the contributions that, as per Alfred Nobel’s will of 1895, “have conferred the greatest benefit...

Last week, the Nobel Committees announced the much-anticipated Nobel Prize winners of 2024, honouring the contributions that, as per...

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16th Oct 2024

Meet us at AusBiotech 2024

The annual AusBiotech conference is a key event to discuss pivotal issues and emerging topics facing the life sciences & biotech industry in Australia, attracting delegates from around the...

The annual AusBiotech conference is a key event to discuss pivotal issues and emerging topics facing the life sciences...

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10th Oct 2024

Navigating Australia’s patent claim fee changes & protecting your rights

The recent changes to IP Australia’s fee structure includes a new process for calculating excess claim fees. Further to our previous article on these changes, we outline below a...

The recent changes to IP Australia’s fee structure includes a new process for calculating excess claim fees. Further to...

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30th Sep 2024

Spruson & Ferguson wins Asia Pacific IP Boutique award at 2024 Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards

Spruson & Ferguson is honoured to receive the Asia-Pacific IP Boutique of the Year award once again at the Managing IP Asia Pacific awards this year. This continued recognition demonstrates...

Spruson & Ferguson is honoured to receive the Asia-Pacific IP Boutique of the Year award once again at the...

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19th Sep 2024

Double patenting between parent and divisional applications in Southeast Asia

When filing divisional applications in Southeast Asia, rules and limits vary across jurisdictions and patentees have several major differences to consider. These include the extent of allowable overlap with the...

When filing divisional applications in Southeast Asia, rules and limits vary across jurisdictions and patentees have several major differences...

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