China | Trade mark ruling extends infringement to digital worlds
As a case involving virtual in-game items, the final ruling in the trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute between Xuanwo Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("Xuanwo") and several...
As a case involving virtual in-game items, the final ruling in the trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute...
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ZIP – Infringe Now. Pay Later?
The long-awaited judgement of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia was handed down in Firstmac Limited v Zip Co Limited FCAFC 30 on 19 March...
The long-awaited judgement of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia was handed down in Firstmac Limited...
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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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Case Note: Britax Childcare Pty Ltd v Infa-Secure Pty Ltd [No 3] FCA 1019
Relief for infringement available before publication of any Divisional Innovation Patent.This case concerned alleged infringement of several innovations patents derived from a standard parent application.
Relief for infringement available before publication of any Divisional Innovation Patent.This case concerned alleged infringement of several innovations patents...
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Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill received Royal Assent from the Governor General on 15 April 2012. The amendments relating to the Trade Marks Act 1995...
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill received Royal Assent from the Governor General on 15 April...
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