Patent filing strategies in the Gulf Cooperation Council
The Gulf Cooperation Council economies have grown and diversified in recent decades with an emphasis in shifting from a petroleum-based industry to a diversified economy. The region represents one...
The Gulf Cooperation Council economies have grown and diversified in recent decades with an emphasis in shifting from a...
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To boil, or not to boil, that is the (infringement) question
A recent decision (Calix Limited v Grenof Pty Ltd) from the Federal Court of Australia provides a cautionary tale to patent applicants and patent attorneys regarding the complexities in...
A recent decision (Calix Limited v Grenof Pty Ltd) from the Federal Court of Australia provides a cautionary tale...
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The unitary patent and Unified Patent Court are here!
The arrival of the unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on 1 June 2023 represent the biggest changes in European patent law in a generation.  Proprietors of...
The arrival of the unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on 1 June 2023 represent the biggest...
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Fourteen Spruson & Ferguson practitioners recognised as IP Stars
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce that fourteen practitioners across the Asia and Australia businesses have been recognised as IP Stars in Managing IP's guide for 2023. Congratulations...
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce that fourteen practitioners across the Asia and Australia businesses have been recognised...
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Two women, two teenage dreams, one name
Taylor v Killer Queen, LLC (No 5) FCA 364 (21 April 2023) (Katy Perry / Katie Perry) In this case, an Australian fashion designer, Katie Jane Taylor (“Taylor”) succeeded...
Taylor v Killer Queen, LLC (No 5) FCA 364 (21 April 2023) (Katy Perry / Katie Perry) In this...
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Spruson & Ferguson expands Melbourne team with new appointments
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to welcome three new practitioners to the firm’s Melbourne office: Michelle Blythe, Jarrod Lichtblau, and Willem du Preez. Michelle and Jarrod have joined the team...
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to welcome three new practitioners to the firm’s Melbourne office: Michelle Blythe, Jarrod Lichtblau,...
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How to calculate patent expiry dates in the United States
Calculating patent expiries for most countries is relatively straightforward. Some countries even calculate it for you and display it in a field in their online databases. Why then, is it so...
Calculating patent expiries for most countries is relatively straightforward. Some countries even calculate it for you and display it in...
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Celebrating 25 years in Asia
Welcome to our Spruson & Ferguson 25 years in Asia report. Over the past quarter of a century, we have seen significant change and developments in both the Intellectual Property...
Welcome to our Spruson & Ferguson 25 years in Asia report. Over the past quarter of a century, we have...
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