15th Aug 2023

NFTs, the Complicated Relationship with Real-World Products, and Trade Marks Office Practices

Are NFTs which depict real world goods the modern-day equivalent of Andy Warhol’s Campbell soup pop-art, or are they the work of swindlers trying to make a buck off...

Are NFTs which depict real world goods the modern-day equivalent of Andy Warhol’s Campbell soup pop-art, or are they...

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28th Jul 2023

No free kicks for your brand – a guide for brand owners during the FIFA Women’s World Cup

The FIFA Women’s World Cup® is officially underway in host countries Australia and New Zealand, with viewership numbers expected to reach 2 billion people globally. With so many eyes pointed...

The FIFA Women’s World Cup® is officially underway in host countries Australia and New Zealand, with viewership numbers expected...

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24th Jul 2023

ToolGen unsuccessful in landmark CRISPR patent appeal

The Federal Court of Australia has delivered judgement in Australia’s landmark CRISPR patent dispute, finding that none of the claims in ToolGen Inc.’s patent application for platform CRISPR technologies...

The Federal Court of Australia has delivered judgement in Australia’s landmark CRISPR patent dispute, finding that none of the...

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13th Jul 2023

Case study: A successful example of post-filing data to address the support issue under China patent practice

China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major patent systems. However, with the recent signing of an Economic...

China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major...

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13th Jul 2023

Cultivating innovation: an in-depth look at New Zealand’s Plant Variety Rights landscape under the PVR Act 2022

It has been several months since the new Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 (New Act) entered into force in New Zealand, with the goal of modernizing its intellectual property...

It has been several months since the new Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 (New Act) entered into force in...

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10th Jul 2023

Opposition success for Australian Manuka producers in Trans-Tasman tussle

Manuka Honey Appellation Society Incorporated v Australian Manuka Honey Association Limited NZIPOTM 19 (22 May 2023) In “one of the most complex and long running proceedings to have come...

Manuka Honey Appellation Society Incorporated v Australian Manuka Honey Association Limited NZIPOTM 19 (22 May 2023) In “one of...

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10th Jul 2023

Spruson & Ferguson win two categories at the 2023 Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards

Spruson & Ferguson are proud to be included in two 2023 Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards. Asia-Pacific IP Boutique of the Year Spruson & Ferguson were recognised as the Asia-Pacific IP...

Spruson & Ferguson are proud to be included in two 2023 Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards. Asia-Pacific IP Boutique of...

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5th Jul 2023

What is personal information under the Privacy Act?

The Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) establishes the Federal legislative framework overseeing the collection and processing of private information relating to individuals in Australia. Whether information is subject...

The Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) establishes the Federal legislative framework overseeing the collection and processing of private...

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5th Jul 2023

Spruson & Ferguson included in six IP stars jurisdictions for patent disputes and protection work 

Spruson & Ferguson has received recognition in the Managing IP IP Stars firm rankings for 2023, for the firm's work in patent prosecution and disputes. The firm has ranked...

Spruson & Ferguson has received recognition in the Managing IP IP Stars firm rankings for 2023, for the firm's...

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3rd Jul 2023

Spruson & Ferguson is proud to partner with Australian Universities featuring in the top 50 QS World University Rankings (2024)

The 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings (2024) has recently been published. The results draw on the analysis of 17.5m academic papers and the expert opinions of...

The 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings (2024) has recently been published. The results draw on the...

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30th Jun 2023

Eugene Markush, with attributes selected from the group consisting of revolutionary, persistent and very fortunate

A little over one hundred years ago, on 9 January 1923, Eugene Markush filed a patent application for a pyrazolone dye, and used a particular combination of six words...

A little over one hundred years ago, on 9 January 1923, Eugene Markush filed a patent application for a...

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29th Jun 2023

Spruson & Ferguson announces 10 promotions for 2023, including three Principals

Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce 10 promotions across Australia and Asia, including three Principal appointments. Promotions have been made across a range of practice areas, in Australia, China,...

Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce 10 promotions across Australia and Asia, including three Principal appointments. Promotions have been...

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