AUSTRALASIA
Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.r.l. [2017] NZIPOTM 5 (8 February 2017)
Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.r.l (“Menarini”) applied to register the mark KETUM in relation to an“anti-inflammatory drug used to ease joint and muscle pain” in class 5.
Menarini Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.r.l (“Menarini”) applied to register the mark KETUM in relation to an“anti-inflammatory drug used to...
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AUSTRALASIA
Patentability of Known Technology
For a product or process to be patentable in Australia, it is commonly understood that it must be novel (new), possess an inventive (non-obvious advantage over similar technology) and...
For a product or process to be patentable in Australia, it is commonly understood that it must be novel...
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AUSTRALASIA
Plant IP Protection in Australia: Patent, Plant Breeder’s Rights, or both?
In Australia, plant varieties, including genetically modified plants, can be protected under both the Australian Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994 (the “PBR Act”) and the Australian Patents Act 1990....
In Australia, plant varieties, including genetically modified plants, can be protected under both the Australian Plant Breeder's Rights Act...
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AUSTRALASIA
Update on Swiss-type patent claims in Australia
As discussed in our previous article, ‘Swiss-type’ format is one of several claim types that can be used in Australia for obtaining protection related to therapeutics. The general structure...
As discussed in our previous article, ‘Swiss-type’ format is one of several claim types that can be used in...
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AUSTRALASIA
The importance of Swiss-style claims in Australia
The Federal Court has recently issued a decision that highlights the importance of including Swiss-style claims in Australian pharmaceutical patents. As reported previously, the Federal Court (Nicholas J) confirmed in Apotex Pty...
The Federal Court has recently issued a decision that highlights the importance of including Swiss-style claims in Australian pharmaceutical...
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AUSTRALASIA
Plant Breeder’s Rights in Australia
People who know me well, know that I endeavour to tread lightly on this earth, minimizing my footprint as best I can. This encompasses actions my parents instilled in...
People who know me well, know that I endeavour to tread lightly on this earth, minimizing my footprint as...
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