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19th Feb 2024

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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30th Jun 2020

E-signing and witnessing of documents in COVID-19 times and beyond

This article discusses the current state of the law concerning electronic signature and witnessing of documents in Australia including so-called click-wrap contracts, e-signing laws and the specific electronic witnessing...

This article discusses the current state of the law concerning electronic signature and witnessing of documents in Australia including...

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30th Apr 2020

Sealed Air Australia Pty Limited v Aus-Lid Enterprises Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 29

Sealed Air Australia Pty Limited v Aus-Lid Enterprises Pty Ltd FCA 29 (24 January 2020) Judge: Kenny J The Federal Court of Australia awards almost $3m in damages to the exclusive...

Sealed Air Australia Pty Limited v Aus-Lid Enterprises Pty Ltd FCA 29 (24 January 2020) Judge: Kenny J The Federal Court...

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26th Apr 2019

Australian Rugby League Commission – protecting its brands and golden history through IP

April 26 is World IP Day for 2019, with the theme of “Reach for Gold – IP & Sports”. Spruson & Ferguson and Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers, congratulate...

April 26 is World IP Day for 2019, with the theme of “Reach for Gold – IP & Sports”....

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17th May 2018

A clear mistake in a claim term cannot be corrected through claim construction

In GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Investments (Ireland) (No 2) Limited v Generic Partners Pty Limited FCAFC 71, the Full Federal Court has found that terms used in claims cannot...

In GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Investments (Ireland) (No 2) Limited v Generic Partners Pty Limited FCAFC 71, the Full...

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