In which country should you file your first patent application?
Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves filling out a form and paying a fee to the...
Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves...
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Clipex: An Australian Success Story
Traditionally, in order to erect a wire fence it is necessary to pass plain wire through openings in a series of fence posts, and then strain the wire.  This...
Traditionally, in order to erect a wire fence it is necessary to pass plain wire through openings in a...
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Removal of NZ/AU Single Application and Examination Processes
In our article of 22 July 2016, we reported that the Commerce Committee recommended that the relevant clauses pertaining to a Single Application Process (SAP) and a Single Examination...
In our article of 22 July 2016, we reported that the Commerce Committee recommended that the relevant clauses pertaining...
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Teraglow Pty Ltd [2016] ATMO 32 (31 May 2016)
Teraglow applied to register the below trade mark, being the image of a Samurai warrior for fishing goods in Class 28.  The application was blocked by a prior registration...
Teraglow applied to register the below trade mark, being the image of a Samurai warrior for fishing goods in...
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Fuchs Petrolub SE v Unilever PLC [2016] NZIPOTM 18 (25 July 2016)
Unilever applied for the rectification of the International Registration for SILKOLENE that was protected in New Zealand and owned by Fuchs Petrolub.  The rectification was on the basis that...
Unilever applied for the rectification of the International Registration for SILKOLENE that was protected in New Zealand and owned...
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