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6th Jan 2021

Printer cartridge wars reach exhaustive conclusion

For the first time, the High Court adopted the doctrine of “patent exhaustion” to determine the nature and extent of monopoly rights of patent owners and departed from the...

For the first time, the High Court adopted the doctrine of “patent exhaustion” to determine the nature and extent...

23rd Dec 2020

Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers recognised in Chambers and Partners 2021

We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers have been recognised as a highly recommended firm for Intellectual Property in this year’s Asialaw Profiles.

We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers have been recognised as a highly recommended firm for...

15th Dec 2020

Considerations in patenting computer implemented inventions (eBay Inc. [2020] APO 49)

The Australian Patent Office has recently issued a positive decision (eBay Inc. APO 491) on a computer implemented invention. It was found that the substance of the invention provided...

The Australian Patent Office has recently issued a positive decision (eBay Inc. APO 491) on a computer implemented...

8th Dec 2020

IP implications for Australia from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

When new trade deals are penned, clauses relating to intellectual property (IP) can receive attention ranging from absolutely none to furious protests in the streets of Auckland. The recent signing...

When new trade deals are penned, clauses relating to intellectual property (IP) can receive attention ranging from absolutely none...

1st Dec 2020

Biological deposits under the Budapest Treaty

In order to obtain patent protection in Australia, an invention must be novel, involve an inventive step and have industrial applicability. There is also a disclosure and enablement requirement...

In order to obtain patent protection in Australia, an invention must be novel, involve an inventive step and have...

24th Nov 2020

Singapore: Where “Champengwine” is not a misuse of geographical indication, but is still blocked by “Champagne”

This article looks at the recent decision by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) in the Matter of a Trade Mark Application by Keep Waddling International Pte. Ltd....

This article looks at the recent decision by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) in the Matter of...

24th Nov 2020

Malaysia: Court of Appeal grants pre-emptive non infringement declaration under the “own name doctrine”

This article looks at the recent decision by the Court of Appeal (“COA”) Malaysia in Diesel S.P.A v Bontton Sdn Bhd (Civil Appeal No: W-02-(IPCV)(A)-1594-08/2016). Background The Appellant, Diesel S.P.A. is...

This article looks at the recent decision by the Court of Appeal (“COA”) Malaysia in Diesel S.P.A v Bontton...

24th Nov 2020

Indonesia: GS Yuasa wins trade mark dispute in Supreme Court (MA)

In a Supreme Court decision, Japanese ACCU battery manufacturer, GS Yuasa Corporation (GS Yuasa), prevailed in a trade mark dispute involving a GSJ mark belonging to PT Golden Surya Jaya. In the trial that took place in June 2020, the Supreme Court upheld the Commercial Court's decision to...

In a Supreme Court decision, Japanese ACCU battery manufacturer, GS Yuasa Corporation (GS Yuasa), prevailed in a trade mark dispute involving a GSJ mark belonging to PT Golden Surya Jaya. In the trial that took...

24th Nov 2020

Australia: Bacardi & Company Limited v Dickinson Distribution Group Pty Ltd [2020] ATMO 117 (1 July 2020)

Bacardi & Company Limited, the owner of Bombay Sapphire Gin, recently tried to prevent the registration of the ROYAL BOMBAY PREMIUM LAGER trade mark for goods in class 32...

Bacardi & Company Limited, the owner of Bombay Sapphire Gin, recently tried to prevent the registration of the ROYAL...

24th Nov 2020

Australia: Rolex SA v LG Display Co Ltd [2020] ATMO 136 (13 August 2020)

LG Display Co., Ltd applied to register the ROLED trade mark for a variety of goods in class 9 including “wrist mounted telecommunication machines and implements being watches”. Rolex...

LG Display Co., Ltd applied to register the ROLED trade mark for a variety of goods in class 9...

24th Nov 2020

Australia: Shiseido Co Ltd v Dr. Kurt Wolff GmbH [2020] ATMO 128 (30 July 2020)

Shiseido failed to defend its TUNING COLOR GROUP registration against removal for non-use. Dr. Kurt Wolff GmbH & Co KG applied for removal of the TUNING COLOR GROUP registration owned...

Shiseido failed to defend its TUNING COLOR GROUP registration against removal for non-use. Dr. Kurt Wolff GmbH & Co KG...

20th Nov 2020

Kingdom Playroom’s innovative table design appeals to parents seeking a creative and mess free solution during COVID-19 lockdown

In recognition of World Children’s Day, Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to showcase our Australian client, Kingdom Playroom, who have recently patented a multi-use suitcase play table.

In recognition of World Children’s Day, Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to showcase our Australian client, Kingdom Playroom, who...

12th Nov 2020

Key changes to Indonesian patent and trademark laws

Indonesia officially enacted Law No. 11 of year 2020, commonly known as the Omnibus Law, on 2 November 2020. The Omnibus Law contains revisions to multiple laws, including patent...

Indonesia officially enacted Law No. 11 of year 2020, commonly known as the Omnibus Law, on 2 November 2020....

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