Biosimilars in Australia
A ‘biosimilar medicine’ or ‘biosimilar’ is a highly similar, but not identical, version of an original biological medicine (‘reference medicine’) – a medicine comprised of large complex molecules derived...
A ‘biosimilar medicine’ or ‘biosimilar’ is a highly similar, but not identical, version of an original biological medicine (‘reference...
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Energy Beverages LLC v Cantarella Bros Pty Ltd [2019] ATMO 150
Energy Beverages LLC (“Energy Beverages”) opposed trade mark application No. 1819816 for the mark MOTHERSKY (“Opposed Mark”) for “coffee; coffee beans; chocolate” goods in class 30 and “coffee roasting; coffee grinding” services in...
Energy Beverages LLC (“Energy Beverages”) opposed trade mark application No. 1819816 for the mark MOTHERSKY (“Opposed Mark”) for “coffee; coffee beans;...
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Caterpillar Inc v FCA US LLC [2019] ATMO 148
Caterpillar Inc (“Caterpillar”) opposed registration of trade mark application Nos. 1883749 and 1895918 for the marks HELLCAT (“Opposed Mark”) in class 12 for motor vehicle and engine goods in...
Caterpillar Inc (“Caterpillar”) opposed registration of trade mark application Nos. 1883749 and 1895918 for the marks HELLCAT (“Opposed Mark”)...
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Conference poster presentations as prior art for the assessment of novelty of a later patent application
Conferences are an important way for scientists and researchers to share and promote their research. They typically include poster presentation sessions where researchers present their findings. Conferences help generate interest in the scientific community...
Conferences are an important way for scientists and researchers to share and promote their research. They typically include poster presentation sessions...
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The status of Australia’s innovation patent – how full is the glass?
The “glass half empty” headline: Innovation patent spends Christmas on death row. The “glass half full” headline: Innovation patent lives to fight another day (year). Notwithstanding, optimistic and the pessimistic angles...
The “glass half empty” headline: Innovation patent spends Christmas on death row. The “glass half full” headline: Innovation patent lives...
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Spruson & Ferguson practitioners recognised as MIP Rising Stars
Spruson & Ferguson practitioners Rory Anderson, Michelle Lee and Grace Wong have been recognised as Managing Intellectually Property (MIP) Rising Stars in the 2019 IP STARS ranking. Rory Anderson and Michelle Lee are Senior Associates of...
Spruson & Ferguson practitioners Rory Anderson, Michelle Lee and Grace Wong have been recognised as Managing Intellectually Property (MIP) Rising Stars in the 2019 IP STARS...
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Trade Marks and “style names” – can you tell the difference?
Pinnacle Runway Pty Ltd v Triangl Limited  FCA 1662 (10 October 2019) Question: When is a name that is used to distinguish, not being used to distinguish? Answer: When it is a...
Pinnacle Runway Pty Ltd v Triangl Limited  FCA 1662 (10 October 2019) Question: When is a name that is used to...
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The examination “red carpet” for cleantech patent applications in Australia
In recent years, IP “buzzwords” have included superconductors, gene patents, business methods and computer software.  Society’s ever-increasing environmental awareness now dictates that “cleantech” is the latest vogue.  The Australian...
In recent years, IP “buzzwords” have included superconductors, gene patents, business methods and computer software.  Society’s ever-increasing environmental awareness...
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New Australian patents claiming chemical compounds may be vulnerable to revocation
It seems the abolition of Australia’s second-tier patent system, the innovation patent, (as detrimental as this will be for Australian business) could be considered a high-profile distraction to divert attention...
It seems the abolition of Australia’s second-tier patent system, the innovation patent, (as detrimental as this will be for Australian...
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Howden Australia Pty Ltd v Minetek Pty Ltd [2019] FCA 981
This unsuccessful application for an interlocutory injunction highlights some of the difficulties involved in establishing that a breach of confidential information has taken place, and in particular, the difficulty in linking the...
This unsuccessful application for an interlocutory injunction highlights some of the difficulties involved in establishing that a breach of confidential information has...
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