AUSTRALASIA
Case Note: H Lundbeck A/S & Anor v Sandoz Pty Ltd
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by a generic company even after expiry of the standard term...
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by...
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AUSTRALASIA
Reimagining best patent practice in New Zealand (again)
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past 4-5 years has changed almost as often as Australia has...
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past...
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GREATER CHINA
China SPC to establish a Specialised IP Court at the National Level
On 26 October 2018, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) issued a Decision to introduce a new IP Court of Appeals at the national level within...
On 26 October 2018, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) issued a Decision to introduce a...
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AUSTRALASIA
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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AUSTRALASIA
Sigma Pharmaceuticals Case Clarifies Aspects of Compensable Loss
The recent decision in Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd v Wyeth FCA 1556 has clarified, among other things, a number of issues concerning compensation arising from the usual...
The recent decision in Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd v Wyeth FCA 1556 has clarified, among other things,...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Myanmar Update – New Language Requirements for Trademark Applications
In Myanmar, trademarks are currently registered at the Registry of Deeds under the Registration Act. Trademarks are registered by filing a Declaration of Ownership at the Registry of Deeds,...
In Myanmar, trademarks are currently registered at the Registry of Deeds under the Registration Act. Trademarks are registered by...
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AUSTRALASIA
Computer Implemented Inventions in Australia – Apple Inc. [2018] APO 54 (20 August 2018)
Background Australian patent application 2015298710 (the “application”) was filed on 7 June 2015 by Apple Inc. (“Apple”). The invention related generally to computer user interfaces, and more specifically to context specific user...
Background Australian patent application 2015298710 (the “application”) was filed on 7 June 2015 by Apple Inc. (“Apple”). The invention related generally to...
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