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9th Dec 2016

What’s in a name? A potentially effective strategy for achieving trade mark protection for some marks involving a surname

Many businesses in Australia, and around the world, use a person's surname in their branding or trading name; some are named after their founders, while many surnames such as Lock...

Many businesses in Australia, and around the world, use a person's surname in their branding or trading name; some are...

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9th Dec 2016

Recent Patent Office decision provides further clarity in patentability of nucleic acids in Australia

As has been widely reported, the patentability or otherwise of isolated nucleic acids has been a rapidly evolving question through the Australian Courts and Patent Office in recent years. A...

As has been widely reported, the patentability or otherwise of isolated nucleic acids has been a rapidly evolving question...

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9th Dec 2016

Australia & New Zealand to share single regime for Patent Attorney qualification and code of conduct after passage of Patents Amendment Bill

Since 1996 it has been the case that Patent attorneys first registered in either Australia or New Zealand have been allowed to register separately to practice in the other...

Since 1996 it has been the case that Patent attorneys first registered in either Australia or New Zealand have...

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6th Dec 2016

Singapore Update: Pros and Cons of Obtaining Patent Protection via the Foreign Route

As we have previously reported, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has postponed the closing of the Foreign Route until 1 January 2020 and has decided not to...

As we have previously reported, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has postponed the closing of the Foreign...

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29th Nov 2016

A comparative study of strategies for patenting human therapeutics in the Asia Pacific Region: Part 2 – Wider Asia Pacific

In our previous article we provided a detailed overview of Australian practice with regard to patenting of inventions related to therapeutic treatment of humans. As noted in that article,...

In our previous article we provided a detailed overview of Australian practice with regard to patenting of inventions related...

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25th Nov 2016

Can I add a new version of my product to my existing patent application?

One everyday task in the life of a patent attorney is the writing of a patent application for a client’s new product or process. The application includes inter alia...

One everyday task in the life of a patent attorney is the writing of a patent application for a...

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24th Nov 2016

Your Trade Mark – Use It or Lose It

In Australia, unlike the United States, there is no requirement to file evidence of use of a registered trade mark at regular intervals. As an Australian trade mark remains in...

In Australia, unlike the United States, there is no requirement to file evidence of use of a registered trade...

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23rd Nov 2016

Australia Update: Restrictions to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege

A recent Federal Court decision has raised questions in regard to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege. Section 229 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 states that a...

A recent Federal Court decision has raised questions in regard to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege. Section...

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22nd Nov 2016

Good news for wine and spirit companies

A geographical regime for wines and spirits in New Zealand is one step closer to being implemented after the passing of a bill which will enable New Zealand wine...

A geographical regime for wines and spirits in New Zealand is one step closer to being implemented after the...

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21st Nov 2016

Singapore: MoU Signed with India

October 4 2016 marked a new milestone for the IP arena in Singapore and India, as Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed...

October 4 2016 marked a new milestone for the IP arena in Singapore and India, as Singapore's Prime Minister...

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16th Nov 2016

A comparative study of strategies for patenting human therapeutics in the Asia Pacific Region: Part 1 – Australia

In the last century, innovations in the life sciences have allowed for treatment and prevention of numerous diseases and disorders, enabling higher life expectancy and improved quality of life....

In the last century, innovations in the life sciences have allowed for treatment and prevention of numerous diseases and...

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11th Nov 2016

Indonesian Trademark Law amended

The parliament of the Republic of Indonesia amended the current Trademark Law and passed a new Law (the “New Trademark Law”) on 27 October 2016. The amendment enhances...

The parliament of the Republic of Indonesia amended the current Trademark Law and passed a new Law (the “New...

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