Update: Brexit and Your IP in Europe
In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). Pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, the withdrawal...
In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). Pursuant to...
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AUSTRALASIA
Things to keep in mind before asserting patent or design infringement
So, you have a granted Australian patent or design and you become aware of another person or company which you believe infringes your rights. Before contacting that person or company,...
So, you have a granted Australian patent or design and you become aware of another person or company which...
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AUSTRALASIA
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Announced
Last night, finalisation of the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the US and Vietnam was announced...
Last night, finalisation of the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico,...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Enhanced Intellectual Property Collaboration Between Singapore and UK
Closer cooperation between the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was enhanced by a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Monday,...
Closer cooperation between the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was enhanced...
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AUSTRALASIA
Overarching Inquiry into Australia’s IP Arrangements Announced
On 18 August 2015, the Treasurer Joe Hockey and the Minister for Small Business, Bruce Billson, announced that the Productivity Commission will be commencing a broad inquiry into Australia’s...
On 18 August 2015, the Treasurer Joe Hockey and the Minister for Small Business, Bruce Billson, announced that the...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore: 80% of Singaporeans Recognise Importance of IP
A recent IP perception survey commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) reveals that 4 out of 5 Singaporeans agree that it is important to protect intellectual...
A recent IP perception survey commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) reveals that 4 out of...
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AUSTRALASIA
Broken Lines – Australian Design Registrations
As it is customary in other jurisdictions, especially the United States, to illustrate “claimed” parts of a design in solid lines and other “disclaimed” parts of the design in...
As it is customary in other jurisdictions, especially the United States, to illustrate “claimed” parts of a design in...
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AUSTRALASIA
ACIP releases Final Review of the Australian Designs System
The current Australian designs system has been in operation since the commencement of the Designs Act 2003 (“the Act”) in June 2004. Since it’s commencement, a variety of concerns...
The current Australian designs system has been in operation since the commencement of the Designs Act 2003 (“the Act”)...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore: IP Sector Boosts High Value-Added Jobs
A recent manpower survey by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) revealed that in line with its goal of becoming a Global IP Hub in Asia, Singapore's IP...
A recent manpower survey by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) revealed that in line with its goal...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore: Collaboration with Cambodia Under Way
On January 20 2015, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and Cambodia's Ministry of Industry and Handicraft (MIH). Under the...
On January 20 2015, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)...
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