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22nd Jun 2018

First interlocutory injunction granted in Australia restraining the threatened launch of a biosimilar

On 12 June 2018, Justice Burley of the Federal Court of Australia granted the first interlocutory injunction to restrain the threatened launch of a biosimilar pharmaceutical product in Australia,...

On 12 June 2018, Justice Burley of the Federal Court of Australia granted the first interlocutory injunction to restrain...

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19th Jun 2018

Charitable work and a dispute about a smile

OPERATION SMILE, INC. v BEAM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION LIMITED (formerly known as OPERATION SMILE - CHINA MEDICAL MISSION LIMITED) HCA 1026/2015 In a recent judgment, the Hong Kong High Court decided whether,...

OPERATION SMILE, INC. v BEAM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION LIMITED (formerly known as OPERATION SMILE - CHINA MEDICAL MISSION LIMITED) HCA...

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8th Jun 2018

Shortening of time frame on examination of various applications and acceptance of PoA referencing more than 1 application / registration

The number of trade mark applications filed in China has increased rapidly in recent years with over 5 million applications lodged in 2017. The China Trade Marks Office (CTMO) has recently...

The number of trade mark applications filed in China has increased rapidly in recent years with over 5 million applications lodged...

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7th Jun 2018

The role of IP in innovation

Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been highlighted as one of the key factors that determines the...

Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been...

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30th May 2018

Mark Horsburgh recognised by LESI for services and leadership

Spruson & Ferguson Principal Mark Horsburgh has been recognised by the Licensing Executives Society (LES) for service and leadership to LES International (LESI). Mark received the award during the...

Spruson & Ferguson Principal Mark Horsburgh has been recognised by the Licensing Executives Society (LES) for service and leadership...

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24th May 2018

A Tale of Two David Jones: DAVID JONES VS DAVID JONES PHARMACY

Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers may not have heard or walked into a small suburban...

Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers...

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17th May 2018

ARENA funding for Australian Cleantech start-ups: How patents can assist

Australian start-ups are often cash-poor – and IP costs money. We get that. To that end, Spruson & Ferguson’s “Cleantech” team is constantly on the lookout for ways in...

Australian start-ups are often cash-poor – and IP costs money. We get that. To that end, Spruson & Ferguson’s...

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17th May 2018

A clear mistake in a claim term cannot be corrected through claim construction

In GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Investments (Ireland) (No 2) Limited v Generic Partners Pty Limited FCAFC 71, the Full Federal Court has found that terms used in claims cannot...

In GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Investments (Ireland) (No 2) Limited v Generic Partners Pty Limited FCAFC 71, the Full...

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17th May 2018

Australian Designs Law – Key features to keep in mind when registering your design

Australian Designs Law has a number of unique elements that differentiate it from jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe or Japan. Design owners may be surprised by some...

Australian Designs Law has a number of unique elements that differentiate it from jurisdictions such as the United States,...

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10th May 2018

Singapore launches new initiative to fast-track FinTech patents

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has launched a new FinTech Fast Track (FTFT) initiative designed to expedite the patent application-to-grant process for FinTech inventions.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has launched a new FinTech Fast Track (FTFT) initiative designed to expedite...

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9th May 2018

“Promising” development for ESCO Corporation

ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd FCAFC 46 We previously reported the Federal Court decision in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation  FCA 588  in which all claims...

ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd FCAFC 46 We previously reported the Federal Court decision in Ronneby Road Pty...

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4th May 2018

You think you have a right to terminate a contract if the other side is insolvent? Maybe not after 1 July 2018

From 1 July 2018, new restrictions will come into effect preventing parties from enforcing certain rights (including termination rights) triggered by insolvency events. The new laws seek to...

From 1 July 2018, new restrictions will come into effect preventing parties from enforcing certain rights (including termination rights)...

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