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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AUSTRALASIA
Understanding Australia’s Experimental Use Exemption to Patent Infringement
Background to Patent Infringement An Australian patent provides to its owner the exclusive rights to exploit a patented invention during the patent term within Australia. The owner has a legal...
Background to Patent Infringement An Australian patent provides to its owner the exclusive rights to exploit a patented invention during...
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AUSTRALASIA
NSW State Government introduces mandatory notification of data breach scheme: to apply to public sector agencies and State owned corporations
Privacy regulation in Australia When discussing the operation of our Federal system in Australia with overseas lawyers they are often struck by the inefficiency of our Federal, State and Local...
Privacy regulation in Australia When discussing the operation of our Federal system in Australia with overseas lawyers they are often...
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AUSTRALASIA
Substantial increases to Australian privacy breach penalties passed into law
In our most recent privacy update we discussed how the Australian government in response to recent high-profile data breaches, had introduced to parliament the Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and...
In our most recent privacy update we discussed how the Australian government in response to recent high-profile data breaches,...
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