IP Law Archives - Page 45 of 63 - Spruson & Ferguson

AUSTRALASIA

22nd Jul 2016

NZ Commerce Committee recommends removal of NZ/AU single application process

In our article of 14 July 2016, we briefly reported that the majority of the Commerce Committee of the New Zealand Parliament had recommended removing a clause pertaining...

In our article of 14 July 2016, we briefly reported that the majority of the Commerce Committee of the...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

19th Jul 2016

Indonesia Update: Recordal of Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements

Earlier this year the Indonesian Government issued the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 8 Year 2016 (the “Regulation”) on the recordal of Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing...

Earlier this year the Indonesian Government issued the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 8 Year 2016...

AUSTRALASIA

17th Jul 2016

Beware of Making Promises: Patent Drafting Tips for Australia

The Federal Court of Australia in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation FCA 588 recently found all claims of an Australian patent application to be invalid on...

The Federal Court of Australia in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation FCA 588 recently found all...

AUSTRALASIA

15th Jul 2016

Australia Update: Ceiling fan decision explores similarities and differences under Australian Designs law

On 8 July 2016 The Hon Justice J V Nicholas handed down an infringement case (Hunter Pacific v Martec FCA 796) concerning a Registered Design for a ceiling...

On 8 July 2016 The Hon Justice J V Nicholas handed down an infringement case (Hunter Pacific v Martec...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

8th Jul 2016

Vietnam Update: New Penal Code enhances Intellectual Property protection

On 1 July 2016 the new Vietnam Penal Code 2015 came into force, replacing the current Penal Code. The new Penal Code introduces a number of important changes...

On 1 July 2016 the new Vietnam Penal Code 2015 came into force, replacing the current Penal Code. ...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

22nd Jun 2016

Singapore: The TPP and intellectual property

The seven-year veil of secrecy was lifted from the details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) shortly before it was signed earlier this year. The TPP is a trade agreement...

The seven-year veil of secrecy was lifted from the details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) shortly before it was...

SOUTHEAST ASIA

16th Jun 2016

Thailand Update: Trademark Amendment Act brings changes for trademark law

The Thai Government’s Trademark Amendment Act B.E. 2559, will come into force on 28 July 2016 bringing with it changes to the landscape of Thai trademark law.

The Thai Government’s Trademark Amendment Act B.E. 2559, will come into force on 28 July 2016 bringing with it...

GREATER CHINA

1st Jun 2016

Singapore Update: IPOS opens its first overseas Representative Office

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has opened its first overseas Representative Office at the Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (SSGKC) in Guangdong, China.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has opened its first overseas Representative Office at the Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge...

AUSTRALASIA

27th May 2016

Platinum Logistics Pty Ltd v Platinum Freight Management Pty Ltd [2016] ATMO 18

This matter concerned the opposition by Platinum Logistics to the registration of the trade mark PLATINUM LOGISTICS by Platinum Freight Managament. The opponent relied on various of its prior registrations...

This matter concerned the opposition by Platinum Logistics to the registration of the trade mark PLATINUM LOGISTICS by Platinum...

AUSTRALASIA

27th May 2016

Karen Lee [2016] ATMO 19

This matter concerned the application by Karen Lee to register the below stylised HAS trade mark for electrical apparatus in Class 9. The Examiner initially rejected the HAS trade mark...

This matter concerned the application by Karen Lee to register the below stylised HAS trade mark for electrical apparatus...

AUSTRALASIA

27th May 2016

The University of Sydney v The University of Wollongong [2016] ATMO 17 (4 March 2016)

The University of Sydney (UOS) opposed the registration of the trade mark SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL by University of Wollongong (UOW) under section 41 – that the trade mark is...

The University of Sydney (UOS) opposed the registration of the trade mark SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL by University of Wollongong...

AUSTRALASIA

27th May 2016

Big Screen Video Pty Ltd v Pyramid Circle Holdings Pty Ltd t/a LED Sign Supply [2016] ATMO 16

Big Screen Video opposed the registration of the below trade mark applied for by Pyramid Circle Holdings for televisions in Class 9. The opponent pressed grounds pursuant to sections 42(b)...

Big Screen Video opposed the registration of the below trade mark applied for by Pyramid Circle Holdings for televisions...