IP Law Archives - Page 34 of 63 - Spruson & Ferguson

AUSTRALASIA

27th Jun 2018

IP and commercial considerations prior to and during the R&D stage of innovation

In a previous article, we outlined the various stages of innovation – from conception of an innovative idea, through the research and development (R&D) stage, followed by commercialisation, and...

In a previous article, we outlined the various stages of innovation – from conception of an innovative idea, through...

AUSTRALASIA

22nd Jun 2018

First interlocutory injunction granted in Australia restraining the threatened launch of a biosimilar

On 12 June 2018, Justice Burley of the Federal Court of Australia granted the first interlocutory injunction to restrain the threatened launch of a biosimilar pharmaceutical product in Australia,...

On 12 June 2018, Justice Burley of the Federal Court of Australia granted the first interlocutory injunction to restrain...

GREATER CHINA

19th Jun 2018

Charitable work and a dispute about a smile

OPERATION SMILE, INC. v BEAM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION LIMITED (formerly known as OPERATION SMILE - CHINA MEDICAL MISSION LIMITED) HCA 1026/2015 In a recent judgment, the Hong Kong High Court decided whether,...

OPERATION SMILE, INC. v BEAM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION LIMITED (formerly known as OPERATION SMILE - CHINA MEDICAL MISSION LIMITED) HCA...

GREATER CHINA

8th Jun 2018

Shortening of time frame on examination of various applications and acceptance of PoA referencing more than 1 application / registration

The number of trade mark applications filed in China has increased rapidly in recent years with over 5 million applications lodged in 2017. The China Trade Marks Office (CTMO) has recently...

The number of trade mark applications filed in China has increased rapidly in recent years with over 5 million applications lodged...

AUSTRALASIA

7th Jun 2018

The role of IP in innovation

Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been highlighted as one of the key factors that determines the...

Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been...

AUSTRALASIA

24th May 2018

A Tale of Two David Jones: DAVID JONES VS DAVID JONES PHARMACY

Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers may not have heard or walked into a small suburban...

Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers...

AUSTRALASIA

17th May 2018

A clear mistake in a claim term cannot be corrected through claim construction

In GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Investments (Ireland) (No 2) Limited v Generic Partners Pty Limited FCAFC 71, the Full Federal Court has found that terms used in claims cannot...

In GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Investments (Ireland) (No 2) Limited v Generic Partners Pty Limited FCAFC 71, the Full...

AUSTRALASIA

17th May 2018

Australian Designs Law – Key features to keep in mind when registering your design

Australian Designs Law has a number of unique elements that differentiate it from jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe or Japan. Design owners may be surprised by some...

Australian Designs Law has a number of unique elements that differentiate it from jurisdictions such as the United States,...

AUSTRALASIA

9th May 2018

“Promising” development for ESCO Corporation

ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd FCAFC 46 We previously reported the Federal Court decision in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation FCA 588 in which all claims...

ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd FCAFC 46 We previously reported the Federal Court decision in Ronneby Road Pty...

AUSTRALASIA

4th May 2018

You think you have a right to terminate a contract if the other side is insolvent? Maybe not after 1 July 2018

From 1 July 2018, new restrictions will come into effect preventing parties from enforcing certain rights (including termination rights) triggered by insolvency events. The new laws seek to...

From 1 July 2018, new restrictions will come into effect preventing parties from enforcing certain rights (including termination rights)...

AUSTRALASIA

3rd May 2018

Government review of Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 highlights relevance to local inventors

The Australian Government has announced an independent review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012. Local inventors (and indeed, patent attorneys) may think “so what? Unless I’m looking to...

The Australian Government has announced an independent review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012. Local inventors (and indeed,...

AUSTRALASIA

3rd May 2018

Double Walled Difference: Pi-Design AG [2018] ADO 2

Executive summary - Evidence establishing the state of the prior art is important, as this evidence may influence the other statutory factors in assessing distinctiveness. - Prior art evidence should be...

Executive summary - Evidence establishing the state of the prior art is important, as this evidence may influence the other...