Introducing the new Spruson & Ferguson brand
Today, Spruson & Ferguson is proud to unveil our new brand. Our new brand builds on our position as a market leader in intellectual property services, and defines what will...
Today, Spruson & Ferguson is proud to unveil our new brand. Our new brand builds on our position as a...
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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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Australia | AI governance reform moves forward with Voluntary AI Safety Standard & Mandatory Guardrails for High-risk Settings consultation
Recognising that Australia’s existing laws and governance measures do not adequately address the risks presented by AI, the Australian Government advanced two key actions arising from its interim response...
Recognising that Australia’s existing laws and governance measures do not adequately address the risks presented by AI, the Australian...
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Changes to trade mark fees in Australia | What brand owners need to know
As highlighted in recent announcements, IP Australia is set to implement significant changes to its fees and allowance schedule, including trade mark opposition fees, starting from 1 October 2024....
As highlighted in recent announcements, IP Australia is set to implement significant changes to its fees and allowance schedule,...
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Singapore | New initiatives reduce patent examination burdens
Patent applicants in Singapore will benefit from two new initiatives released by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). These aim to reduce the burden on applicants when dealing...
Patent applicants in Singapore will benefit from two new initiatives released by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)....
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Pharmaceutical Patent disputes in China | The nuances of “offer to sell”
The application of Bolar exceptions and the definition of "offer to sell" have long been contentious issues in the pharmaceutical industry in China. Article 11 of the Chinese Patent Law...
The application of Bolar exceptions and the definition of "offer to sell" have long been contentious issues in the pharmaceutical...
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IP Australia’s Indigenous Knowledge Panel pilot – a regime change for trade marks containing Indigenous Knowledge? 
Signalling a fundamental shift in the way traditional knowledge is viewed, recognised and protected, the landmark World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated...
Signalling a fundamental shift in the way traditional knowledge is viewed, recognised and protected, the landmark World Intellectual Property...
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Storm clouds around AI patentability
With the global technology race to create large scaled AI learning systems utilising Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Reinforcement Learning, there has been a general reluctance of patent offices...
With the global technology race to create large scaled AI learning systems utilising Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Reinforcement...
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Landmark IP Decision by China Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the P.R. China recently announced the decision of an appeal case involving a dispute over patents and technology secrets related to new energy vehicle chassis...
The Supreme Court of the P.R. China recently announced the decision of an appeal case involving a dispute over...
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