China | Recent updates on post-filing data for patent applications
In China's patent examination practice, the technical effects demonstrated by experimental data are a crucial factor for patent applications, especially for biotech and chemical inventions. In order to address objections...
In China's patent examination practice, the technical effects demonstrated by experimental data are a crucial factor for patent applications,...
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Use of prophetic examples in patent specifications
Prophetic examples, sometimes referred to as “paper”, “speculative”, “fictitious” or “hypothetical” examples, are examples that are sometimes included into a patent specification that describe experiments that have not yet...
Prophetic examples, sometimes referred to as “paper”, “speculative”, “fictitious” or “hypothetical” examples, are examples that are sometimes included into...
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Singapore & Malaysia launch PPH Pilot Program
Effective 18 January 2025, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) have launched a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program. This initiative...
Effective 18 January 2025, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)...
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China | Patent examination shift for siRNA drugs in China
With the rapid expansion of siRNA research and application worldwide, the number of patent applications has also surged. An analysis of prosecution history of various siRNA patent applications in...
With the rapid expansion of siRNA research and application worldwide, the number of patent applications has also surged. An...
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China | Increased evidence required for Non-Use Trademark Cancellations
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning non-use cancellation applications. The move removes the ability to file...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning...
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Legal 500 Country Guide | Patent litigation in Australia
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has again provided expert content for the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Country Guide to patent litigation laws and regulation in Australia. These useful guides...
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has again provided expert content for the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Country Guide...
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When is your data ready for a Patent Application?
For researchers, universities and startups, determining when data is sufficient for a patent application can be challenging. Patent laws continue to evolve, particularly in the life sciences space, and...
For researchers, universities and startups, determining when data is sufficient for a patent application can be challenging. Patent laws...
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China | Post-filing data in addressing non-support issues
Since 2021, it has become common practice in China to use post-filing data to address issues related to inventiveness and sufficient disclosure. However, there is a general perception that...
Since 2021, it has become common practice in China to use post-filing data to address issues related to inventiveness...
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World Trademark Review 2025 | outstanding recognition
We are pleased to announce that our offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia have retained their rankings in the annual World Trademark Review WTR 1000 for 2025,...
We are pleased to announce that our offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Indonesia have retained their rankings...
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China | Intellectual property enforcement trends positive for foreign entities
Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms, including specialised IP courts in key cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou....
Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms, including specialised IP...
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Privacy and AI Regulations | 2024 review & 2025 outlook
As we step into 2025, it’s clear that privacy and AI regulations are entering a critical juncture in Australia. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) delivered a...
As we step into 2025, it’s clear that privacy and AI regulations are entering a critical juncture in Australia....
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China | Guidelines for AI-related invention applications (trial) released
On December 31, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidelines for AI-related Invention Applications (Test Implementation), addressing several legal aspects, including inventor qualification/identification, for Artificial...
On December 31, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidelines for AI-related Invention Applications (Test...
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