patents act 1990 Archives - Spruson & Ferguson

7th Feb 2019

A common question regarding Australian practice is whether National Phase Entry is possible after a deadline has passed. In Australia, this is possible through the general extension of time...

A common question regarding Australian practice is whether National Phase Entry is possible after a deadline has passed. In...

16th Feb 2017

Australia Update: When is applying for listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme not an infringement?

In the most recent judgement in the Australian Lyrica® litigation Nicholas J has delivered an interesting decision regarding whether applying for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing constitutes infringement of...

In the most recent judgement in the Australian Lyrica® litigation Nicholas J has delivered an interesting decision regarding whether...

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...

17th May 2016

Removal of “Factually Incorrect” Statement Overcomes Manner of Manufacture Ground of Opposition

In a recent Patent Office opposition decision, Merial Limited v Zoetis Services LLC APO 12 (“Merial v Zoetis), which issued on 7 March 2016, the delegate held that...

In a recent Patent Office opposition decision, Merial Limited v Zoetis Services LLC APO 12 (“Merial v Zoetis),...

20th Feb 2015

Drafting Guidelines in Light of S40(3) Amendments

S40 of the Patents Act 1990 (Cth) is related to internal validity of a patent specification and, in essence, provides rules for drafting patent applications. Until 15 April 2013,...

S40 of the Patents Act 1990 (Cth) is related to internal validity of a patent specification and, in essence,...