New Zealand Update: Proposed Changes in Patent Legislation and Fees
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ); - Proposed increases...
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at...
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Second Medical Use Claims in Australia
The pharmaceutical industry is an important driver of patent activity. Amongst the protections sought are second medical uses, wherein a known substance is to be used in a novel...
The pharmaceutical industry is an important driver of patent activity. Amongst the protections sought are second medical uses, wherein...
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High Court Dismisses AstraZeneca Appeal
In our recent article of 26 June 2015 we reported on the High Court of Australia hearing on 13 and 14 May 2015 of the Appeal in the rosuvastatin...
In our recent article of 26 June 2015 we reported on the High Court of Australia hearing on 13...
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High Court Considers Inventive Step in Australia
Last month, on 13 and 14 May 2015, the High Court of Australia heard the Appeal in the rosuvastatin case from the Full Federal Court decision (AstraZeneca AB v...
Last month, on 13 and 14 May 2015, the High Court of Australia heard the Appeal in the rosuvastatin...
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