SOUTHEAST ASIA
Vietnam Update: Same, Same, But Same
This matter concerned two entities both using marks including the words “Bao Xuan”.  The first entity, Ich Nhan Pharma Co., uses its “Bao Xuan and Device” trade mark in...
This matter concerned two entities both using marks including the words “Bao Xuan”.  The first entity, Ich Nhan Pharma...
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AUSTRALASIA
Brock Beauty Inc [2016] ATMO 44 (30 June 2016)
Brock Beauty applied for the extension of protection of its International Registration for BROCKBEAUTY covering cosmetic goods to Australia. The Australian Trade Marks Office objected to the extension of protection...
Brock Beauty applied for the extension of protection of its International Registration for BROCKBEAUTY covering cosmetic goods to Australia. The...
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AUSTRALASIA
Codon-optimised nucleic acids remain patentable following Myriad
In a decision that issued on 5 July 2016 (“Cargill Incorporated v Dow AgroSciences LLC APO 43”), the Australian Patent Office confirmed that a nucleic acid that has...
In a decision that issued on 5 July 2016 (“Cargill Incorporated v Dow AgroSciences LLC APO 43”), the...
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AUSTRALASIA
Throat Scope: Lighting Throats Around the World
lIt can be difficult for a doctor or parent to examine a child’s throat. If a wooden tongue depressor is used, with one hand the doctor or parent depresses...
lIt can be difficult for a doctor or parent to examine a child’s throat. If a wooden tongue depressor...
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AUSTRALASIA
Scott-Dibben Pty Limited V Canterbury District Health Board [2016] ATMO 3
Scott-Dibben opposed the removal of its registration for HEALTHPATH; HEALTH PATHWAYS (a series mark) covering medical services in Class 44. The removal application was filed by Canterbury District Health...
Scott-Dibben opposed the removal of its registration for HEALTHPATH; HEALTH PATHWAYS (a series mark) covering medical services in Class...
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