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26th Aug 2016

AU/NZ Update: Opposing a patent application via third party observations

If you’ve identified a patent application in Australia or New Zealand that you wish to oppose, there are a number of options to consider...

If you’ve identified a patent application in Australia or New Zealand that you wish to oppose, there are a...

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25th Aug 2016

Single Patent Application and Examination Process for Australia and New Zealand rejected after public consultation

The patent regimes of Australia and New Zealand have long shared a number of close links, not least among them the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement of 1996 which ensures...

The patent regimes of Australia and New Zealand have long shared a number of close links, not least among...

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25th Aug 2016

Indonesia Update: Amendments to Indonesian Patent Law

Amendments to the Indonesian Patent Law, which were passed by the Indonesian Parliament on 28 July 2016, are expected to come into effect on 28 August 2016.

Amendments to the Indonesian Patent Law, which were passed by the Indonesian Parliament on 28 July 2016, are expected...

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17th Aug 2016

Singapore Update: IPOS sets later date for Foreign Route closure

The IPOS has issued an update that the closure of the “Foreign Route” will take effect from 1 January 2020, three years later than originally intended.

The IPOS has issued an update that the closure of the “Foreign Route” will take effect from 1 January...

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17th Aug 2016

Becoming a global brand: Is the initial idea all you need?

In Australia, there's been a lot of focus on innovation and entrepreneurship lately, not least because of the policy agenda (and dare I say propaganda) being pushed by our...

In Australia, there's been a lot of focus on innovation and entrepreneurship lately, not least because of the policy...

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15th Aug 2016

Australia Update: Official Fee Changes at IP Australia

IP Australia has recently announced changes to the official fees payable for various IP matters following a cost recovery review in May this year. The changes are proposed to...

IP Australia has recently announced changes to the official fees payable for various IP matters following a cost recovery...

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3rd Aug 2016

The secret to making money from an invention

As a patent attorney, I have seen the full range of ideas from the brilliant to the downright crazy. Some inventions will go absolutely gangbusters and make millions of...

As a patent attorney, I have seen the full range of ideas from the brilliant to the downright crazy....

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2nd Aug 2016

Government responds positively to proposed reforms to Australian Designs Law

The Australian government has responded positively to the Advisory Council on Intellectual property’s (ACIP’s) review of the Australian designs system in a report accessible here. The purpose of this...

The Australian government has responded positively to the Advisory Council on Intellectual property’s (ACIP’s) review of the Australian designs...

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2nd Aug 2016

New gTLD Sunrise Availability August 2016 – September 2016

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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27th Jul 2016

Singapore Update: IPOS adopts stricter criteria for post-grant amendments

On 30 June 2016, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) issued a Circular with updated guidelines for the assessment of post-grant patent amendments.

On 30 June 2016, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) issued a Circular with updated guidelines for the...

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22nd Jul 2016

NZ Commerce Committee recommends removal of NZ/AU single application process

In our article of 14 July 2016, we briefly reported that the majority of the Commerce Committee of the New Zealand Parliament had recommended removing a clause pertaining...

In our article of 14 July 2016, we briefly reported that the majority of the Commerce Committee of the...

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19th Jul 2016

Trans-Tasman patent regime hits a hurdle

In recent years, the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices have been preparing for the establishment of a single application process (SAP) and single examination process (SEP) between the...

In recent years, the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices have been preparing for the establishment of a single...

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