Thailand Update: Supreme Court Decisions Indicate Acronyms can be Distinctive
In Thailand, trademark applicants often encounter rejections on the grounds of non-distinctiveness, where the application is principally composed of an acronym or a combination of unpronounceable letters.
In Thailand, trademark applicants often encounter rejections on the grounds of non-distinctiveness, where the application is principally composed of...
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Singapore Ranked as 5th Most Innovative Country in the World
The Global Innovation Index 2018 report released in July 2018 ranked Singapore fifth amongst 126 innovative nations around the world. Singapore retained its first place ranking in Asia for...
The Global Innovation Index 2018 report released in July 2018 ranked Singapore fifth amongst 126 innovative nations around the...
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Case Note: H Lundbeck A/S & Anor v Sandoz Pty Ltd
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by a generic company even after expiry of the standard term...
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by...
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Reimagining best patent practice in New Zealand (again)
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past 4-5 years has changed almost as often as Australia has...
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past...
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The growing medicinal cannabis market – using IP to secure opportunities in Australia
The Australian medical cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and cannabis-related businesses are starting to look to intellectual property rights to secure a competitive advantage. This article discusses the history...
The Australian medical cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and cannabis-related businesses are starting to look to intellectual property rights...
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Save the innovation patent: Business owners have their say!
Recently we reported on the Government’s plans to abolish Australia’s second tier patent system, the innovation patent. The decision to abolish the innovation patent system appears to have been made...
Recently we reported on the Government’s plans to abolish Australia’s second tier patent system, the innovation patent. The decision to...
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China SPC to establish a Specialised IP Court at the National Level
On 26 October 2018, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) issued a Decision to introduce a new IP Court of Appeals at the national level within...
On 26 October 2018, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) issued a Decision to introduce a...
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New Zealand Update: Proposed Changes in Patent Legislation and Fees
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ); - Proposed increases...
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at...
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