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13th Jun 2014

Threatening Infringement Proceedings

The right to take legal action against an infringer is what gives a granted patent (or certified innovation patent) its strength. However, care should be taken in how and...

The right to take legal action against an infringer is what gives a granted patent (or certified innovation patent)...

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10th Jun 2014

Indian Patent Office Guidelines for Examination of Pharmaceutical Inventions

A problem with the prosecution of Indian patent applications relating to pharmaceutical subject matter has been the inconsistent and non-uniform approach that has been adopted by the four offices...

A problem with the prosecution of Indian patent applications relating to pharmaceutical subject matter has been the inconsistent and...

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5th Jun 2014

Five false assumptions that leave your intellectual property vulnerable

One of the aspects of protecting intellectual property about which our clients most frequently ask is what needs to happen for that protection to be maintained over time. The...

One of the aspects of protecting intellectual property about which our clients most frequently ask is what needs to...

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5th Jun 2014

IP In Depth: Skinny-labelling?…Fat Chance! – Contributory Infringement in Australia in the Pharmaceutical Field

Second medical use patents Second medical use patents are those directed to the protection of the use of a known drug, which is already known to be useful in the...

Second medical use patents Second medical use patents are those directed to the protection of the use of a known...

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5th Jun 2014

Will an award of attorneys’ fees curb US troll activity? – Lessons from Australia

The phenomenon of US patent trolls has generated considerable coverage around the world of intellectual property. Though debate remains as to the extent of the problem, it is certainly...

The phenomenon of US patent trolls has generated considerable coverage around the world of intellectual property. Though debate remains...

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5th Jun 2014

File early in New Zealand to avoid stricter examination regime

When it comes into effect on 13 September 2014, the Patents Act 2013 will usher in broad and significant changes to New Zealand patent law. The raft of changes...

When it comes into effect on 13 September 2014, the Patents Act 2013 will usher in broad and significant...

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29th May 2014

Sears Brands LLC v Trio Group Australia Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 46

This case concerned an opposition to an application to register TRIO CRAFTSMAN, in respect of goods in class 6 including hinges, nails, brackets, fittings, wire bolts and other small...

This case concerned an opposition to an application to register TRIO CRAFTSMAN, in respect of goods in class 6...

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28th May 2014

Material Girl – Misses Out on Extension of Time in Trade Mark Opposition Proceeding

In April 2013 significant changes were introduced to the trade mark opposition process in Australia. These changes included the introduction of a more rigorous test for granting extensions...

In April 2013 significant changes were introduced to the trade mark opposition process in Australia. These changes included...

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26th May 2014

Laverana GmbH & Co. KG v Lalisse Australia Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 44

The applicant in this case applied for the mark LAVIENA in respect of class 3 skincare cosmetics and skincare preparations. Opponent’s trade mark Applicant’s trade mark LAVERA LAVIENA The mark was opposed on the...

The applicant in this case applied for the mark LAVIENA in respect of class 3 skincare cosmetics and skincare...

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21st May 2014

IPOS Initiates Public Consultation on Review of Registered Designs Regime in Singapore

On 16 May 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) launched a public consultation of a review of the registered designs regime in Singapore. The review relates to...

On 16 May 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) launched a public consultation of a review of...

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20th May 2014

Third party actions under the New Zealand Patents Act 2013

As reported by Guy Tucker on 9 January 2014, starting on 13 September 2014 New Zealand will have a totally new statutory regime under which patents will be filed,...

As reported by Guy Tucker on 9 January 2014, starting on 13 September 2014 New Zealand will have a...

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16th May 2014

New draft on the Regulation of Service Inventions originating from China R&D – implications for employee inventions made in China

The State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) published another draft on the Regulation of Service Inventions on March 31, 2014 for awards and remuneration of employee inventors.

The State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) published another draft on the Regulation of Service Inventions on March 31, 2014...

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