The Gene Patents Debate in Australia – An Update
The patentability of genetic materials has been the subject of considerable community debate in Australia and elsewhere in recent years. Several inquiries have been held in Australia, including the...
The patentability of genetic materials has been the subject of considerable community debate in Australia and elsewhere in recent...
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ACIP Review of Innovation Patent System
In a recent roundtable discussion relating to the review of the innovation patent system, a view point was raised that self-filed innovation patent applications that in no way meet...
In a recent roundtable discussion relating to the review of the innovation patent system, a view point was raised...
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Tablet Wars in Australia: Apple and Samsung, the story so far…
The patent litigation between Apple and Samsung in the Australian Federal Court has received much attention in the print and television media. As is widely known, Apple sought –...
The patent litigation between Apple and Samsung in the Australian Federal Court has received much attention in the print...
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Apple v Samsung
There has been much talk in the media recently surrounding the intellectual property related dispute between technology giants Apple and Samsung.  In the dispute, both sides are alleging that...
There has been much talk in the media recently surrounding the intellectual property related dispute between technology giants Apple...
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Senate Committee says NO to Gene Patents Bill
Our News Alert of 25 November 2010 reported on the introduction of the Patent Amendment (Human Genes and Biological Materials) Bill 2010 to the Australian Parliament. The Bill proposes...
Our News Alert of 25 November 2010 reported on the introduction of the Patent Amendment (Human Genes and Biological...
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Innovation Patent Strategies – Have you considered all the options?
The Australian innovation patent system has been around for almost ten years now, but is yet little used. Innovation patents are a patent tool and should always be considered...
The Australian innovation patent system has been around for almost ten years now, but is yet little used. Innovation...
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New Zealand Trade Marks Amendment Bill 2008 Passed
The New Zealand Trade Marks Amendment Bill 2008 (“the Bill”), introduced into New Zealand’s Parliament 3 years ago as the Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill 2008,...
The New Zealand Trade Marks Amendment Bill 2008 (“the Bill”), introduced into New Zealand’s Parliament 3 years ago as...
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New IP Laws Introduced to the Australian Parliament
Our News Alert of 4 March 2011 reported on the INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AMENDMENT (RAISING THE BAR) BILL 2011 which proposes significant changes to Australian Intellectual Property laws. This...
Our News Alert of 4 March 2011 reported on the INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AMENDMENT (RAISING THE BAR) BILL 2011...
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US Federal Court Restricts Inequitable Conduct Challenges
An important decision on US patent law was handed down last week, greatly curtailing challenges against US patents on the basis of alleged inequitable conduct by patentees.
An important decision on US patent law was handed down last week, greatly curtailing challenges against US patents on...
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