Five Patent Infringement Myths Debunked
In addition to helping businesses obtain intellectual property protection, we also assist businesses in determining whether they infringe any intellectual property rights. Intellectual property rights are not something that the...
In addition to helping businesses obtain intellectual property protection, we also assist businesses in determining whether they infringe any...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Vietnam and Japan Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program commences
Applicants can now request accelerated examination of their Vietnamese patent applications by participating in the National Office of Intellectual Property (NOIP) and the Japanese Patent Office (JPO) Patent...
Applicants can now request accelerated examination of their Vietnamese patent applications by participating in the National Office of...
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AUSTRALASIA
MAXTRAX: An IP Success Story
MAXTRAX in action www.maxtrax.com.au How a great idea takes shape Many four-wheel driving enthusiasts will agree that MAXTRAX is one of the greatest Australian inventions of all time. This distinctive orange vehicle...
MAXTRAX in action www.maxtrax.com.au How a great idea takes shape Many four-wheel driving enthusiasts will agree that MAXTRAX is one of...
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Australian Best Method Patent Requirement Clarified
Les Laboratoires Servier v Apotex Pty Ltd FCAFC 27, a recent Australian Full Federal Court decision, recently clarified the best method requirement in Australia. The decision related to Australian...
Les Laboratoires Servier v Apotex Pty Ltd FCAFC 27, a recent Australian Full Federal Court decision, recently clarified...
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Patent pending vs Patented – What you need to know
You may have noticed that some everyday products are marked ‘patent pending’ or ‘patented’ but what do these terms actually mean, and what purpose do they serve? ‘Patent pending,’ ‘patent...
You may have noticed that some everyday products are marked ‘patent pending’ or ‘patented’ but what do these terms...
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Do you have the cornerstone of your business protected?
With the Government’s recent focus on innovation, including the unveiling of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, it is a promising time to be a start-up or innovation entrepreneur. ...
With the Government’s recent focus on innovation, including the unveiling of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, it is...
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Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
The Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2015 (“the Bill”) passed its first reading in the New Zealand Parliament on 9 February 2016 and has now...
The Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2015 (“the Bill”) passed its first reading in the...
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Second Medical Use Claims in Australia
The pharmaceutical industry is an important driver of patent activity. Amongst the protections sought are second medical uses, wherein a known substance is to be used in a novel...
The pharmaceutical industry is an important driver of patent activity. Amongst the protections sought are second medical uses, wherein...
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Guest Post – Is Licensing a Product or Service a Licence to Print Money?
An interview with guest blogger Megan Walker, Director, Market Savvy (www.marketsavvy.com.au) and Brad Postma, Principal, Spruson & Ferguson What is licensing? Here’s a bit of background… Licensing refers to the ability to...
An interview with guest blogger Megan Walker, Director, Market Savvy (www.marketsavvy.com.au) and Brad Postma, Principal, Spruson & Ferguson What is...
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AUSTRALASIA
Things to keep in mind before asserting patent or design infringement
So, you have a granted Australian patent or design and you become aware of another person or company which you believe infringes your rights. Before contacting that person or company,...
So, you have a granted Australian patent or design and you become aware of another person or company which...
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India releases new guidelines for computer-related inventions
On 19 February, the Indian Patent Office amended its guidelines to provide clarity for patent examiners and practitioners on patenting computer-related inventions (CRIs). The amendments parallel similar clarifications...
On 19 February, the Indian Patent Office amended its guidelines to provide clarity for patent examiners and practitioners...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore: Protecting Computer Implemented Inventions
The patent law regime in Singapore is governed by the Patents Act (Chapter 221) which is based generally on the UK Patents Act 1977. The Patents Act was amended...
The patent law regime in Singapore is governed by the Patents Act (Chapter 221) which is based generally on...
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