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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Myriad Genetics 18 Months On
Over 18 months ago the Australian Federal Court, in Cancer Voices Australia v Myriad Genetics Inc FCA 65 (15 February 2013) (“Myriad”), ruled that patent claims directed to...
Over 18 months ago the Australian Federal Court, in Cancer Voices Australia v Myriad Genetics Inc FCA 65...
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IP – How to Protect Against a Resources Downturn
In the modern mining and engineering sector, IP protection is about far more than simply preventing others from copying a company’s products. No company can exploit all of its...
In the modern mining and engineering sector, IP protection is about far more than simply preventing others from copying...
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