AUSTRALASIA
In which country should you file your first patent application?
Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves filling out a form and paying a fee to the...
Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves...
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AUSTRALASIA
Clipex: An Australian Success Story
Traditionally, in order to erect a wire fence it is necessary to pass plain wire through openings in a series of fence posts, and then strain the wire.  This...
Traditionally, in order to erect a wire fence it is necessary to pass plain wire through openings in a...
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AUSTRALASIA
Removal of NZ/AU Single Application and Examination Processes
In our article of 22 July 2016, we reported that the Commerce Committee recommended that the relevant clauses pertaining to a Single Application Process (SAP) and a Single Examination...
In our article of 22 July 2016, we reported that the Commerce Committee recommended that the relevant clauses pertaining...
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GREATER CHINA
The pitfalls of employee-created IP
Preventing unnecessary losses from R&D activities in China - In this article, Oliver Lutze, Principal of Spruson & Ferguson, highlights some of the pitfalls to be aware of when...
Preventing unnecessary losses from R&D activities in China - In this article, Oliver Lutze, Principal of Spruson & Ferguson,...
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AUSTRALASIA
Codon-optimised nucleic acids remain patentable following Myriad
In a decision that issued on 5 July 2016 (“Cargill Incorporated v Dow AgroSciences LLC APO 43”), the Australian Patent Office confirmed that a nucleic acid that has...
In a decision that issued on 5 July 2016 (“Cargill Incorporated v Dow AgroSciences LLC APO 43”), the...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Vietnam and Japan PPH Pilot Program receives overwhelming response
Further to our news update of 8 April 2016, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP) has notified that 100 requests for participation in the PPH Pilot...
Further to our news update of 8 April 2016, the National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam (NOIP) has...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Indonesia Update: New Indonesian Patent Law Enacted
Amendments to the Indonesian Patent Law, which were passed by the Indonesian Parliament on 28 July 2016, are expected to come into effect on 28 August 2016.
Amendments to the Indonesian Patent Law, which were passed by the Indonesian Parliament on 28 July 2016, are expected...
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