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31st May 2017

Update on Swiss-type patent claims in Australia

As discussed in our previous article, ‘Swiss-type’ format is one of several claim types that can be used in Australia for obtaining protection related to therapeutics. The general structure...

As discussed in our previous article, ‘Swiss-type’ format is one of several claim types that can be used in...

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30th May 2017

Issues Surrounding “Refiling” a Provisional application

We are often asked if a provisional application filed in respect of an invention, can be “re-filed”. Whilst this is possible, there are, as always, advantages and disadvantages to doing...

We are often asked if a provisional application filed in respect of an invention, can be “re-filed”. Whilst this is...

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26th May 2017

Can I obtain IP protection for board games?

How does one go about securing IP protection to protect their business interest in a new board game? Trade Marks You might be able to obtain trade mark registration for certain...

How does one go about securing IP protection to protect their business interest in a new board game? Trade Marks You...

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24th May 2017

New gTLD Sunrise Availability June – July 2017

Generic top-level domains (gTLD) such as .com, .net and .org typically cycle through a “Sunrise Period” prior to becoming available to the general public.

Generic top-level domains (gTLD) such as .com, .net and .org typically cycle through a “Sunrise Period” prior to becoming...

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18th May 2017

Chinese Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) Proposes New Patent Linkage and Data Protection Regime

On 12 May , 2017 the CFDA published its intention to work on a new patent linkage and data protection system for China as part of a reform...

On 12 May , 2017 the CFDA published its intention to work on a new patent linkage and data...

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15th May 2017

Amendments to a patent during court proceedings – how much transparency is required?

In Apotex Pty Ltd v ICOS Corporation  FCA 466, the Federal Court has provided guidance regarding the level of disclosure required by a patentee in order for a court to...

In Apotex Pty Ltd v ICOS Corporation  FCA 466, the Federal Court has provided guidance regarding the level of disclosure...

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11th May 2017

Spruson & Ferguson appoints three new Principals in Beijing

We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new Principals in our Beijing patents team. These appointments further strengthen Spruson & Ferguson’s IP practice in Greater China and...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new Principals in our Beijing patents team. These appointments further...

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10th May 2017

A simple guide to trade mark oppositions in Australia – Part 2

If there are prospects for the opposition to be settled amicably (and there almost invariably are), it is best that the opposition be suspended early in the evidence stages...

If there are prospects for the opposition to be settled amicably (and there almost invariably are), it is best...

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9th May 2017

Singapore Update: IPOS Announces Billion Dollar Fund to Help Companies with Strong IP to Compete Globally

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced on 26 April 2017 the launch of a new billion-dollar fund aimed at helping promising companies to grow and expand into...

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced on 26 April 2017 the launch of a new billion-dollar fund...

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8th May 2017

Bayer awarded indemnity costs against Generic Health in Yasmin patent litigation

Earlier this year Jagot J of the Federal Court of Australia ordered Generic Health to pay Bayer $25,437,966 in damages plus interest to compensate for lost revenue caused by generic product sales...

Earlier this year Jagot J of the Federal Court of Australia ordered Generic Health to pay Bayer $25,437,966 in...

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5th May 2017

Implications of Thailand’s 20-Year Intellectual Property Roadmap on Global Business Operators

On 26 January 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing directions for the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) developments over the...

On 26 January 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing...

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3rd May 2017

Dr Andrew Blattman to succeed David Griffith as IPH Limited Managing Director and CEO

It was announced yesterday that Spruson & Ferguson CEO, Dr Andrew Blattman, will be moving to the role of Managing Director and CEO of IPH Limited – Spruson &...

It was announced yesterday that Spruson & Ferguson CEO, Dr Andrew Blattman, will be moving to the role of...

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