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
Issues Surrounding “Refiling” a Provisional application
We are often asked if a provisional application filed in respect of an invention, can be “re-filed”. Whilst this is possible, there are, as always, advantages and disadvantages to doing...
We are often asked if a provisional application filed in respect of an invention, can be “re-filed”. Whilst this is...
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Can I obtain IP protection for board games?
How does one go about securing IP protection to protect their business interest in a new board game? Trade Marks You might be able to obtain trade mark registration for certain...
How does one go about securing IP protection to protect their business interest in a new board game? Trade Marks You...
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GREATER CHINA
Spruson & Ferguson appoints three new Principals in Beijing
We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new Principals in our Beijing patents team. These appointments further strengthen Spruson & Ferguson’s IP practice in Greater China and...
We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new Principals in our Beijing patents team. These appointments further...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Implications of Thailand’s 20-Year Intellectual Property Roadmap on Global Business Operators
On 26 January 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing directions for the country’s Intellectual Property (IP) developments over the...
On 26 January 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing...
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AUSTRALASIA
Excesses of innovation patent damages pulled back
In a significant decision, the Full Federal Court has overturned an earlier single judge Federal Court decision regarding the date from which infringement of an innovation patent can occur....
In a significant decision, the Full Federal Court has overturned an earlier single judge Federal Court decision regarding the...
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