PCT minimum documentation expands to improve search quality 
On January 1, 2026, new rules came into effect under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) regarding international patent searches that effectively widens the collection of searchable patent data available to International Searching Authorities, improving access to a...
On January 1, 2026, new rules came into effect under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) regarding international patent searches that effectively widens the collection of searchable patent...
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Australia | $5.8 million privacy penalty – a first for Privacy Law enforcement
A wake-up call for organisations required to comply with privacy laws, the Australian Federal Court’s $5.8 million penalty against Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ACL) marks the first civil penalty...
A wake-up call for organisations required to comply with privacy laws, the Australian Federal Court’s $5.8 million penalty against...
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Breaking up is never easy – Brexit’s final bow
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an EU mark or a UK mark can no longer rely...
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an...
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Spruson & Ferguson announces 7 promotions in 2025
Spruson & Ferguson has announced seven practitioner promotions for 2025 across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses, including three promotions to Senior Associate.   Promotions have taken place across the...
Spruson & Ferguson has announced seven practitioner promotions for 2025 across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses, including three...
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Why build a patent portfolio?
Every year, various lists are published of the top patent filers or owners from the past year. For example, for US patent grants Harrity Analytics have recently published their...
Every year, various lists are published of the top patent filers or owners from the past year. For example,...
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IP Insurance | Technology & AI drive improvements
Advancements in AI and technology are making IP insurance more accessible and affordable, particularly for those in the SME space. Mark Vincent talks with Matthew Yeates from Amplisure about...
Advancements in AI and technology are making IP insurance more accessible and affordable, particularly for those in the SME...
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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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Lord of the Wings trade mark refused in Middle-earth
Since the release of The Lord of the Rings film franchise in 2001, New Zealand has been synonymous with “Middle-earth”. New Zealand tourism and traders jumped on the Tolkien...
Since the release of The Lord of the Rings film franchise in 2001, New Zealand has been synonymous with...
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