BP p.l.c [2014] ATMO 59 (17 June 2014)
This matter concerned an application to register a trade mark comprised of the shade of green, that is, Pantone shade 348C in relation to various goods and services related...
This matter concerned an application to register a trade mark comprised of the shade of green, that is, Pantone...
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MCD Asia Pacific LLC v Hoseyin Dogan [2014] ATMO 52
Mr Dogan’s application for ‘MCKebabs’ (having originally applied for the trade mark ‘McKebabs’, the applicant later altered its application to ‘MCKebabs’) covering kebabs was opposed by McDonald’s, which relied...
Mr Dogan’s application for ‘MCKebabs’ (having originally applied for the trade mark ‘McKebabs’, the applicant later altered its application...
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eBayInc v Dean William Hawkins [2014] ATMO 54 (14 June 2014)
In this case eBay opposed the registration of the mark: in respect of class 35 retailing of goods by any means. The Delegate’s decision was made under section 60 that the...
In this case eBay opposed the registration of the mark: in respect of class 35 retailing of goods by any...
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Common misconceptions about patents
Most people have heard of patents, and they usually have a general idea of what they are.  Many would say, “you can get a patent if you have invented...
Most people have heard of patents, and they usually have a general idea of what they are.  Many would...
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IPOS Performance Pledge and Ranking of Singapore for IP Protection
On 4 August 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) introduced a Performance Pledge for Intellectual Property (IP) Registration. Under this new pledge, a grant of a Singapore...
On 4 August 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) introduced a Performance Pledge for Intellectual Property (IP)...
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MYRIAD: Isolated DNA Re-affirmed Patentable Subject Matter in Australia
In a decision published today, the Full Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an Appeal against the Federal Court decision of Justice Nicholas and thereby affirmed the patent eligibility...
In a decision published today, the Full Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an Appeal against the Federal Court...
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Is your ‘Obvious’ New Idea as Obvious as you Think?
One of the critical tests for whether or not a patent’s claims are valid is the test of whether the claims each include an ‘inventive step’. An inventive step...
One of the critical tests for whether or not a patent’s claims are valid is the test of whether...
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Lapsed patent restoration requirements changed
Singapore has moved to a positive grant patent system with amendments to the Singapore Patents Act and Rules taking effect on February 14 2014. This will affect all Singapore...
Singapore has moved to a positive grant patent system with amendments to the Singapore Patents Act and Rules taking...
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