Is your ‘Obvious’ New Idea as Obvious as you Think?
One of the critical tests for whether or not a patent’s claims are valid is the test of whether the claims each include an ‘inventive step’. An inventive step...
One of the critical tests for whether or not a patent’s claims are valid is the test of whether...
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Myriad Genetics 18 Months On
Over 18 months ago the Australian Federal Court, in Cancer Voices Australia v Myriad Genetics Inc FCA 65 (15 February 2013) (“Myriad”), ruled that patent claims directed to...
Over 18 months ago the Australian Federal Court, in Cancer Voices Australia v Myriad Genetics Inc FCA 65...
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IP – How to Protect Against a Resources Downturn
In the modern mining and engineering sector, IP protection is about far more than simply preventing others from copying a company’s products. No company can exploit all of its...
In the modern mining and engineering sector, IP protection is about far more than simply preventing others from copying...
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Extensions of time – still possible
As you may be aware from previous blogs, the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Raising the Bar) Regulation 2013 (No. 1) (the “Amendment Regulation”), which commenced on 15 April 2013,...
As you may be aware from previous blogs, the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Raising the Bar) Regulation 2013 (No....
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ACIP’s Review of the Innovation Patent System
The innovation patent system was introduced in 2001 to replace the petty patent system in Australia. The system was developed to stimulate innovation in Australian Small to Medium Enterprises...
The innovation patent system was introduced in 2001 to replace the petty patent system in Australia. The system was...
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Modified examination – Still Modifiable?
As you may be aware, the option for an applicant to request modified examination based on a corresponding granted patent in a foreign country was abolished when the Intellectual...
As you may be aware, the option for an applicant to request modified examination based on a corresponding granted...
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