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7th Jul 2021

China update – patent linkage system in China: official implementation measures come into effect

On 4th July 2021, the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation) (“Measures”) were officially published on the website of National Medical...

On 4th July 2021, the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation)...

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6th Jul 2021

Spruson & Ferguson receives multiple rankings in IAM Patent 1000 – 2021 Edition

Spruson & Ferguson has once again been recognised in IAM Patent 1000 rankings across the Asia-Pacific this year. We are pleased to announce that our Singapore business has been...

Spruson & Ferguson has once again been recognised in IAM Patent 1000 rankings across the Asia-Pacific this year. We...

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6th Jul 2021

The end is nigh: innovation patents closing soon – don’t miss out

As mentioned in our previous article, the innovation patent, Australia’s second tier patent system, is being phased out from 25 August 2021. Applications with a later filing date cannot...

As mentioned in our previous article, the innovation patent, Australia’s second tier patent system, is being phased out from...

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1st Jul 2021

Crowdsourcing: How is intellectual property important?

Crowdsourcing can currently be defined as “the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from a large group of people and especially from the online...

Crowdsourcing can currently be defined as “the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting contributions from...

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25th Jun 2021

Spruson & Ferguson appoints three Principals and makes 14 new promotions for 2021

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Principals across the firm as part of the 2021 promotions. The appointments were part of a broader group...

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Principals across the firm as part of...

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24th Jun 2021

Ten top tips for engaging a software developer

It is absolutely essential, when engaging a software developer, to have mechanisms in place to ensure that the end product meets your needs. Will the software function in accordance...

It is absolutely essential, when engaging a software developer, to have mechanisms in place to ensure that the end...

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23rd Jun 2021

Abolition of Australia’s innovation patent – 25 August 2021 is the magic date – here’s what you need to know…

The abolition of Australia’s second-tier “innovation patent” system has been well publicised and comes with a “magic date” of 25 August 2021.  But what does “abolition” really mean, and...

The abolition of Australia’s second-tier “innovation patent” system has been well publicised and comes with a “magic date” of...

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21st Jun 2021

Patent term extensions in Australia: Ono “first regulatory approval” decision overturned

Australia’s Federal Court Decision, Ono Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd v Commissioner of Patents FCA 643, overturns the Patent Office Decision, Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. et al APO 43,...

Australia’s Federal Court Decision, Ono Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd v Commissioner of Patents FCA 643, overturns the Patent Office...

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18th Jun 2021

Spruson & Ferguson named Asia-Pacific IP Boutique Firm of the Year

We are delighted to announce that Spruson & Ferguson has been awarded Asia-Pacific IP Boutique Firm of the Year. This prestigious award presented by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) recognises Spruson...

We are delighted to announce that Spruson & Ferguson has been awarded Asia-Pacific IP Boutique Firm of the Year. This...

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17th Jun 2021

All in the name of… Barton: the difficulty of registering surnames and place names in Australia

The recent decision of NATOWatchbands.com LLC ATMO 31 illustrates the difficulty in registering surnames and place names as trade marks in Australia. Background NatoWatchBands.com, LLC (Nato) sought to register an...

The recent decision of NATOWatchbands.com LLC ATMO 31 illustrates the difficulty in registering surnames and place names as...

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16th Jun 2021

The Australian Federal Court says “Oh No” to the Patent Office’s interpretation of the first regulatory approval for pharmaceutical patent term extensions

In Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v Commissioner of Patents FCA 643, the Federal Court has overturned the Australian Patent Office’s decision in Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd et al...

In Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v Commissioner of Patents FCA 643, the Federal Court has overturned the Australian...

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16th Jun 2021

Spruson & Ferguson practitioners recognised in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars across the Asia-Pacific

In addition to Spruson & Ferguson receiving multiple rankings in this year’s Managing Intellectual Property’s Firm IP Stars, a number of Spruson & Ferguson practitioners have also been recognised...

In addition to Spruson & Ferguson receiving multiple rankings in this year’s Managing Intellectual Property’s Firm IP Stars, a...

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