AUSTRALIA
IAM Patent 1000 2024
Spruson & Ferguson has once again been recognised in the 2024 IAM Patent 1000 rankings across the Asia-Pacific, with an outstanding result in multiple countries. We are delighted to announce the...
Spruson & Ferguson has once again been recognised in the 2024 IAM Patent 1000 rankings across the Asia-Pacific, with an outstanding...
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AUSTRALIA
Pharmaceutical patent term extension in Australia
This article was first published in the 2023 Pharmaceutical Patent Review. Patent term extensions (PTEs) can be of great commercial importance, and in recent years have become of particular interest...
This article was first published in the 2023 Pharmaceutical Patent Review. Patent term extensions (PTEs) can be of great commercial...
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AUSTRALIA
Protecting your brand from counterfeits
In January 2024, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released a robust study to assess the economic impact of counterfeiting in sales and employment in the clothing (including footwear),...
In January 2024, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released a robust study to assess the economic impact of...
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AUSTRALIA
IP Australia releases 2024 Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia has released the twelfth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report 2024 (the Report) which presents key movements in IP statistics and explores the links between innovation,...
IP Australia has released the twelfth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report 2024 (the Report) which presents key...
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AUSTRALIA
Navigating the Waves of Greenwashing | Implications for trade mark owners
In the current global landscape, environmental awareness has become a pivotal aspect of consumer decision-making, with many brands eager to market their sustainability credentials. While for some brands this...
In the current global landscape, environmental awareness has become a pivotal aspect of consumer decision-making, with many brands eager...
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AUSTRALIA
Recognition in Best Lawyers in 2025
Updated 30 May 2024 Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers is proud to be recognised in the inaugural Best Law Firms - Australia 2025 awards. This is alongside the continued recognition of...
Updated 30 May 2024 Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers is proud to be recognised in the inaugural Best Law Firms -...
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Allowability of provisos in patent claims under Australian Patent Law
An amendment of a complete specification is not allowable at any time if the amendment would result in the specification claiming or disclosing matter that “extends beyond” that disclosed...
An amendment of a complete specification is not allowable at any time if the amendment would result in the...
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Ten top tips for buying a business with intellectual property
Intellectual property (IP) often confers a competitive advantage to a business, such as by increasing the business’ operational efficiency or elevating the quality of its product and services offerings....
Intellectual property (IP) often confers a competitive advantage to a business, such as by increasing the business’ operational efficiency...
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Spruson & Ferguson recognised in WTR 1000 2024
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to once again be included in World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 2024, with four jurisdiction listings and nine recommended individuals featured. Spruson & Ferguson has...
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to once again be included in World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 2024, with four...
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Introducing the new Spruson & Ferguson brand
Today, Spruson & Ferguson is proud to unveil our new brand. Our new brand builds on our position as a market leader in intellectual property services, and defines what will...
Today, Spruson & Ferguson is proud to unveil our new brand. Our new brand builds on our position as a...
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