SMARTCHANNEL PTY LTD v Zhicheng Chen [2016] ATMO 2
Smartchannel opposed the registration of the trade mark GENTRAX by Zhicheng Cheng in relation to generators in Class 7. The opposition was based on the opponent’s prior use of the...
Smartchannel opposed the registration of the trade mark GENTRAX by Zhicheng Cheng in relation to generators in Class 7. The...
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Marriott Worldwide Corporation [2016] ATMO 1
This matter concerned the application by Marriott Worldwide to register its trade mark FAIRFIELD in relation to business services (Class 35) and hotel services (Class 43). The application was objected...
This matter concerned the application by Marriott Worldwide to register its trade mark FAIRFIELD in relation to business services...
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Scott-Dibben Pty Limited V Canterbury District Health Board [2016] ATMO 3
Scott-Dibben opposed the removal of its registration for HEALTHPATH; HEALTH PATHWAYS (a series mark) covering medical services in Class 44. The removal application was filed by Canterbury District Health...
Scott-Dibben opposed the removal of its registration for HEALTHPATH; HEALTH PATHWAYS (a series mark) covering medical services in Class...
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K-TEC, INC v HEALTHY FOODS, LLC [2016] ATMO 4
K-Tec opposed the registration of the mark in the name of Healthy Foods covering electric food processors in Class 7. This matter, however, concerned the application by the opponent to...
K-Tec opposed the registration of the mark in the name of Healthy Foods covering electric food processors in Class...
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I want to sue someone, what do I need to know?
Ninety-five percent of cases never make it to court; but if you fall into one of the 5% of cases where a court action is necessary, what do you...
Ninety-five percent of cases never make it to court; but if you fall into one of the 5% of...
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New Zealand Update: Trans-Tasman Initiatives
The implementation of a single trans-Tasman patent application/examination process and patent attorney regime may be one-step closer.
The implementation of a single trans-Tasman patent application/examination process and patent attorney regime may be one-step closer.
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MAXTRAX: An IP Success Story
MAXTRAX in action www.maxtrax.com.au How a great idea takes shape Many four-wheel driving enthusiasts will agree that MAXTRAX is one of the greatest Australian inventions of all time. This distinctive orange vehicle...
MAXTRAX in action www.maxtrax.com.au How a great idea takes shape Many four-wheel driving enthusiasts will agree that MAXTRAX is one of...
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Australian Best Method Patent Requirement Clarified
Les Laboratoires Servier v Apotex Pty Ltd FCAFC 27, a recent Australian Full Federal Court decision, recently clarified the best method requirement in Australia. The decision related to Australian...
Les Laboratoires Servier v Apotex Pty Ltd FCAFC 27, a recent Australian Full Federal Court decision, recently clarified...
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Patent pending vs Patented – What you need to know
You may have noticed that some everyday products are marked ‘patent pending’ or ‘patented’ but what do these terms actually mean, and what purpose do they serve? ‘Patent pending,’ ‘patent...
You may have noticed that some everyday products are marked ‘patent pending’ or ‘patented’ but what do these terms...
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Do you have the cornerstone of your business protected?
With the Government’s recent focus on innovation, including the unveiling of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, it is a promising time to be a start-up or innovation entrepreneur. ...
With the Government’s recent focus on innovation, including the unveiling of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, it is...
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