Opposition success for Australian Manuka producers in Trans-Tasman tussle
Manuka Honey Appellation Society Incorporated v Australian Manuka Honey Association Limited NZIPOTM 19 (22 May 2023) In “one of the most complex and long running proceedings to have come...
Manuka Honey Appellation Society Incorporated v Australian Manuka Honey Association Limited NZIPOTM 19 (22 May 2023) In “one of...
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What is personal information under the Privacy Act?
The Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) establishes the Federal legislative framework overseeing the collection and processing of private information relating to individuals in Australia. Whether information is subject...
The Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) establishes the Federal legislative framework overseeing the collection and processing of private...
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Spruson & Ferguson announces 10 promotions for 2023, including three Principals
Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce 10 promotions across Australia and Asia, including three Principal appointments. Promotions have been made across a range of practice areas, in Australia, China,...
Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce 10 promotions across Australia and Asia, including three Principal appointments. Promotions have been...
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No pay day for Commonwealth in Sanofi pharma damages claim
Background In the keenly awaited judgment in Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi (formerly Sanofi-Aventis)  FCAFC 97, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld the trial judge’s decision that...
Background In the keenly awaited judgment in Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi (formerly Sanofi-Aventis)  FCAFC 97, the Full Court of the Federal...
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Guide: Australian data protection & privacy
Data has become the central and most fundamental intangible asset of many companies. Management, protection and compliance parameters for this new asset class is a central strategic issue for...
Data has become the central and most fundamental intangible asset of many companies. Management, protection and compliance parameters for...
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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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