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17th Oct 2018

Use of the PCT system, and advantages and benefits of International Preliminary Examination (IPE)

There are a couple of ways to file a patent application in a country of interest. The choice is usually based on a commercial strategy, and balanced by cost...

There are a couple of ways to file a patent application in a country of interest. The choice is...

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16th Oct 2018

Patents of Addition: A Strategy to Protect Improvements or Modifications in an Invention in Australia and New Zealand

With Australia’s second tier innovation patent system set to be phased out, as we have reported previously, this will remove an option for protecting improvements in Australia with a...

With Australia’s second tier innovation patent system set to be phased out, as we have reported previously, this will...

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11th Oct 2018

Common types of patent claims in the field of chemical sciences

The purposes of the claims of a patent are to define the metes and bounds of an invention, and to place the public on notice of what constitutes an...

The purposes of the claims of a patent are to define the metes and bounds of an invention, and...

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9th Oct 2018

Singapore Court of Appeal upholds determining factors for inventorship and ownership

On 28 August 2018, the Singapore Court of Appeal issued its decision on Cicada Cube Pte Ltd v National University Hospital (Singapore) Pte Ltd SGCA 52. The judgement...

On 28 August 2018, the Singapore Court of Appeal issued its decision on Cicada Cube Pte Ltd v National...

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5th Oct 2018

Computer Implemented Inventions in Australia – Apple Inc. [2018] APO 54 (20 August 2018)

Background Australian patent application 2015298710 (the “application”) was filed on 7 June 2015 by Apple Inc. (“Apple”). The invention related generally to computer user interfaces, and more specifically to context specific user...

Background Australian patent application 2015298710 (the “application”) was filed on 7 June 2015 by Apple Inc. (“Apple”). The invention related generally to...

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28th Sep 2018

Indonesia patents – pay outstanding annuities or new applications will be refused

It has come to our attention that the Indonesia Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) has recently started issuing formal notices to some patent owners, informing them that they...

It has come to our attention that the Indonesia Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP) has recently started issuing...

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27th Sep 2018

Clarification on Data Collection Requirements for Patent Term Extensions: Section 76A Repealed

Patentees applying for patent term extensions (PTE) in Australia may be familiar with section 76A of the Patents Act 1990, which required that the Department of Health be notified...

Patentees applying for patent term extensions (PTE) in Australia may be familiar with section 76A of the Patents Act...

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24th Sep 2018

Hong Kong Update – Online Sales and Website Evidence Deemed Insufficient in Hugo Boss’ Trade Mark Infringement Claim

On 6 July 2018, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal reversed the High Court’s decision and held that Hugo Boss AG (“Hugo Boss”) was not able to rely on...

On 6 July 2018, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal reversed the High Court’s decision and held that Hugo...

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24th Sep 2018

Australia Update – There is a Difference Between 2 and 4 Brothers

4 Brothers Brewing applied to register the below trade mark in connection with beer and the brewing of beer.

4 Brothers Brewing applied to register the below trade mark in connection with beer and the brewing of beer.

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24th Sep 2018

Cambodia Update – Sophistication and Increase of Trademark Filings

Cambodia has sixteen million people, an open economy, and has experienced rapid economic growth over the last decade. The standard of living of the Cambodian people continues to improve...

Cambodia has sixteen million people, an open economy, and has experienced rapid economic growth over the last decade. The...

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24th Sep 2018

Australia Update – When use supersedes descriptiveness

This matter concerned an application by ATP Institute Pty Ltd to register the trade mark MULTI FOOD in connection with supplements in Class 5.

This matter concerned an application by ATP Institute Pty Ltd to register the trade mark MULTI FOOD in connection...

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24th Sep 2018

Myanmar Update: New Trade Mark Law in the Making

A new trade mark system in Myanmar could be only months away with the draft trade mark law (the “Law”), Myanmar’s first trade mark law, currently under review by...

A new trade mark system in Myanmar could be only months away with the draft trade mark law (the...

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