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17th Aug 2018

Casella Wines Pty Limited (Casella) filed a trade mark application on 15 December 2015 for the word mark ABEL TASMAN in respect of wine in class 33. It...

Casella Wines Pty Limited (Casella) filed a trade mark application on 15 December 2015 for the word mark ABEL...

16th Aug 2018

China Update: “Small is beautiful” – the potential need for additional focused claims

In our newsletter of March 16, 2017 we reported on the recent changes in the Guidelines for Examination http://www.spruson.com/china-revises-guidelines-for-patent-examination/ . In one paragraph we speculated that there is a...

In our newsletter of March 16, 2017 we reported on the recent changes in the Guidelines for Examination http://www.spruson.com/china-revises-guidelines-for-patent-examination/...

9th Aug 2018

New Zealand’s second-tier “Advancement” patent fails to make it to first base

In recent weeks, we’ve been following progress on New Zealand’s proposed second-tier “Advancement” patent with interest. As we moved from first, to second and then third updates, optimism that...

In recent weeks, we’ve been following progress on New Zealand’s proposed second-tier “Advancement” patent with interest. As we moved...

3rd Aug 2018

IPOS becomes a Supplementary International Search Authority

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has recently become the ninth IP office recognised by WIPO as a Supplementary International Search Authority (SISA). IPOS is also the only...

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has recently become the ninth IP office recognised by WIPO as a...

1st Aug 2018

A week is a long time in patent law – Australia and New Zealand both move on second-tier patent systems

As reverse manifestations go, this one was pretty good. Within a week of our previous article, which effectively said progress toward New Zealand’s proposed second-tier Advancement patent had stalled,...

As reverse manifestations go, this one was pretty good. Within a week of our previous article, which effectively said...

30th Jul 2018

The art and science of understanding patent documents – 3 tips for inventors

It is very common for patent examiners to cite patent documents as prior art to support novelty and inventive step objections. However, the information in patent literature is different...

It is very common for patent examiners to cite patent documents as prior art to support novelty and inventive...

25th Jul 2018

The use of IP in innovation and complementary intellectual asset advisory services

In a recent article, we outlined the role of IP in the innovation process. In particular, we noted that the innovation process can be conveniently described as having 4...

In a recent article, we outlined the role of IP in the innovation process. In particular, we noted that...

19th Jul 2018

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes our expanded Australian team

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes its expanded Australian team and is pleased to now offer direct services from an additional primary office in Brisbane. As previously announced, Spruson & Ferguson...

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes its expanded Australian team and is pleased to now offer direct services from an additional...

18th Jul 2018

New Zealand’s proposed second-tier “Advancement” patent yet to advance

As seasoned patent scribes, who have between us covered almost everything of significance coming out of New Zealand over the past 15 years, the manner in which a recent...

As seasoned patent scribes, who have between us covered almost everything of significance coming out of New Zealand over...

16th Jul 2018

Cullens is now Spruson & Ferguson

Cullens has merged with Australian IP firm Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans and Asia-Pacific IP firm Spruson & Ferguson to form one combined firm operating as Spruson & Ferguson.

Cullens has merged with Australian IP firm Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans and Asia-Pacific IP firm Spruson & Ferguson to...

16th Jul 2018

Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans is now Spruson & Ferguson

Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans (FAKC) has merged with Australian IP firm Cullens and Asia-Pacific IP firm Spruson & Ferguson to form one combined firm operating as Spruson & Ferguson.

Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans (FAKC) has merged with Australian IP firm Cullens and Asia-Pacific IP firm Spruson & Ferguson...

27th Jun 2018

IP and commercial considerations prior to and during the R&D stage of innovation

In a previous article, we outlined the various stages of innovation – from conception of an innovative idea, through the research and development (R&D) stage, followed by commercialisation, and...

In a previous article, we outlined the various stages of innovation – from conception of an innovative idea, through...

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