Pharmaceutical Patent disputes in China | The nuances of “offer to sell”
The application of Bolar exceptions and the definition of "offer to sell" have long been contentious issues in the pharmaceutical industry in China. Article 11 of the Chinese Patent Law...
The application of Bolar exceptions and the definition of "offer to sell" have long been contentious issues in the pharmaceutical...
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IP Australia’s Indigenous Knowledge Panel pilot – a regime change for trade marks containing Indigenous Knowledge? 
Signalling a fundamental shift in the way traditional knowledge is viewed, recognised and protected, the landmark World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated...
Signalling a fundamental shift in the way traditional knowledge is viewed, recognised and protected, the landmark World Intellectual Property...
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Storm clouds around AI patentability
With the global technology race to create large scaled AI learning systems utilising Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Reinforcement Learning, there has been a general reluctance of patent offices...
With the global technology race to create large scaled AI learning systems utilising Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Reinforcement...
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Landmark IP Decision by China Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the P.R. China recently announced the decision of an appeal case involving a dispute over patents and technology secrets related to new energy vehicle chassis...
The Supreme Court of the P.R. China recently announced the decision of an appeal case involving a dispute over...
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Sanofi v Amgen dispute: Australian update
It’s one of the most consequential pharmaceutical patent disputes in years, one that is being closely watched by practitioners around the world. The patent litigation concerning Amgen’s PCSK9 antibody...
It’s one of the most consequential pharmaceutical patent disputes in years, one that is being closely watched by practitioners...
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Australia second in cleantech growth – tips for in-house counsel
With a landscape so compatible with cleantech solutions, no wonder Australia is a hotbed for innovation. We discuss this and provide tips for IP professionals working in the sector.
With a landscape so compatible with cleantech solutions, no wonder Australia is a hotbed for innovation. We discuss this...
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Privacy Act legislation overhaul expected this month
A review of Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) has been ongoing since 2020, and has produced 116 proposed reforms. The expected legislative changes will have implications for...
A review of Australia’s Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) has been ongoing since 2020, and has produced 116...
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Spruson & Ferguson announces 21 promotions in 2024, including two Principals
Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce a record 21 promotions across Australia and Asia, including two Principal appointments. Promotions have been made across a range of practice areas, in...
Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce a record 21 promotions across Australia and Asia, including two Principal appointments. Promotions...
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