China | Increased evidence required for Non-Use Trademark Cancellations
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning non-use cancellation applications. The move removes the ability to file...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning...
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Legal 500 Country Guide | Patent litigation in Australia
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has again provided expert content for the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Country Guide to patent litigation laws and regulation in Australia. These useful guides...
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has again provided expert content for the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Country Guide...
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When is your data ready for a Patent Application?
For researchers, universities and startups, determining when data is sufficient for a patent application can be challenging. Patent laws continue to evolve, particularly in the life sciences space, and...
For researchers, universities and startups, determining when data is sufficient for a patent application can be challenging. Patent laws...
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China | Post-filing data in addressing non-support issues
Since 2021, it has become common practice in China to use post-filing data to address issues related to inventiveness and sufficient disclosure. However, there is a general perception that...
Since 2021, it has become common practice in China to use post-filing data to address issues related to inventiveness...
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World Trademark Review 2025 | outstanding recognition
We are pleased to announce that our offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia have retained their rankings in the annual World Trademark Review WTR 1000 for 2025,...
We are pleased to announce that our offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia have retained their rankings...
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China | Intellectual property enforcement trends positive for foreign entities
Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms, including specialised IP courts in key cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou....
Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms, including specialised IP...
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Privacy and AI Regulations | 2024 review & 2025 outlook
As we step into 2025, it’s clear that privacy and AI regulations are entering a critical juncture in Australia. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) delivered a...
As we step into 2025, it’s clear that privacy and AI regulations are entering a critical juncture in Australia....
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China | Guidelines for AI-related invention applications (trial) released
On December 31, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidelines for AI-related Invention Applications (Test Implementation), addressing several legal aspects, including inventor qualification/identification, for Artificial...
On December 31, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidelines for AI-related Invention Applications (Test...
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Indonesia | Patent law reforms to embrace international patent practice
Indonesia amended its Patent Law on 28 October 2024 in an effort to better align with international patent practice. Based on our current understanding, unless explicitly indicated otherwise, applications filed...
Indonesia amended its Patent Law on 28 October 2024 in an effort to better align with international patent practice. Based...
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China | Resolving a 30-year legacy: Key lessons from the ‘DELIXI’ case on Intellectual property and unfair competition
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing trademark infringement and unfair competition case between DELIXI Group Corporation...
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing...
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2024 Patent Cup Regatta | Sailing success in Sydney
In October, Spruson & Ferguson joined patent attorneys from around the globe as they set sail in the vibrant harbor city of Sydney for the 2024 annual Patent Cup...
In October, Spruson & Ferguson joined patent attorneys from around the globe as they set sail in the vibrant...
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