Five key contractual considerations when using generative AI in your business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a phenomenal speed. Early adopters across industries, whether in retail, healthcare, financial services will have first opportunities to harness the potential benefits, whilst...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a phenomenal speed. Early adopters across industries, whether in retail, healthcare, financial services...
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GREATER CHINA
China: Patent Guidelines for Examination – changes for AI, big data and software
On 21 December 2023, along with revised implementation rules for patent law, the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued an updated Guidelines for Patent Examination (the Guidelines). The changes...
On 21 December 2023, along with revised implementation rules for patent law, the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued...
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GREATER CHINA
China issues new rules for implementing Patent Law and Guidelines for Examination
After more than two years of drafts and revisions, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the finalised version of the revised Rules for the Implementation of the...
After more than two years of drafts and revisions, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the finalised...
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Is customer centred AI the way of the future?
AI is a trending topic with no sign of slowing down, particularly when considering how it might influence the way we work both now and in the future. For...
AI is a trending topic with no sign of slowing down, particularly when considering how it might influence the...
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ToolGen unsuccessful in landmark CRISPR patent appeal
The Federal Court of Australia has delivered judgement in Australia’s landmark CRISPR patent dispute, finding that none of the claims in ToolGen Inc.’s patent application for platform CRISPR technologies...
The Federal Court of Australia has delivered judgement in Australia’s landmark CRISPR patent dispute, finding that none of the...
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GREATER CHINA
Case study: A successful example of post-filing data to address the support issue under China patent practice
China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major patent systems. However, with the recent signing of an Economic...
China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major...
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What is personal information under the Privacy Act?
The Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) establishes the Federal legislative framework overseeing the collection and processing of private information relating to individuals in Australia. Whether information is subject...
The Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) establishes the Federal legislative framework overseeing the collection and processing of private...
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AUSTRALIA
No pay day for Commonwealth in Sanofi pharmaceutical damages claim
Background In the keenly awaited judgment in Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi (formerly Sanofi-Aventis)  FCAFC 97, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld the trial judge’s decision that...
Background In the keenly awaited judgment in Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi (formerly Sanofi-Aventis)  FCAFC 97, the Full Court of the Federal...
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AUSTRALIA
To boil, or not to boil, that is the (infringement) question
A recent decision (Calix Limited v Grenof Pty Ltd) from the Federal Court of Australia provides a cautionary tale to patent applicants and patent attorneys regarding the complexities in...
A recent decision (Calix Limited v Grenof Pty Ltd) from the Federal Court of Australia provides a cautionary tale...
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GREATER CHINA
China National Intellectual Property Administration improves efficiency and quality on Patent Examination
On 22 February 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held a press conference and introduced this year’s working arraignment on intellectual property.  The following aspects are of...
On 22 February 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held a press conference and introduced this year’s...
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