AUSTRALASIA
In No Uncertain Terms
A recent hearing dismissing an application for an interlocutory injunction to protect, among other things, certain confidential information, highlights the importance of adequately defining the material said to be...
A recent hearing dismissing an application for an interlocutory injunction to protect, among other things, certain confidential information, highlights...
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AUSTRALASIA
High Court Dismisses AstraZeneca Appeal
In our recent article of 26 June 2015 we reported on the High Court of Australia hearing on 13 and 14 May 2015 of the Appeal in the rosuvastatin...
In our recent article of 26 June 2015 we reported on the High Court of Australia hearing on 13...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore: NUS/SABIC Collaboration Boosts Sustainable Energy Research
To meet demand for sustainable energy efficient processes for chemical and material production, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) executed a master research agreement (MRA) with National University of...
To meet demand for sustainable energy efficient processes for chemical and material production, Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Patentability of Genes, Genetic Material and Embryos in Singapore
The debate as to whether genes can or should be the subject of patent protection has continued since the inception of the Human Genome Project. Ultimately the heart...
The debate as to whether genes can or should be the subject of patent protection has continued since the...
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AUSTRALASIA
Overarching Inquiry into Australia’s IP Arrangements Announced
On 18 August 2015, the Treasurer Joe Hockey and the Minister for Small Business, Bruce Billson, announced that the Productivity Commission will be commencing a broad inquiry into Australia’s...
On 18 August 2015, the Treasurer Joe Hockey and the Minister for Small Business, Bruce Billson, announced that the...
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AUSTRALASIA
Diagnostic method claims in the US versus Australia
On 12 June 2015, the US Federal Circuit issued its decision in Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. v Sequenom, Inc. finding that Sequenom’s method claims in U.S. Patent No. 6,258,540 for...
On 12 June 2015, the US Federal Circuit issued its decision in Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. v Sequenom, Inc. finding...
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AUSTRALASIA
When is a disodium salt not a disodium salt?
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal (UK), namely Actavis UK Ltd & Ors v Eli Lilly & Company EWCA Civ 555 (25 June 2015), covered a...
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal (UK), namely Actavis UK Ltd & Ors v Eli Lilly &...
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AUSTRALASIA
High Court Considers Inventive Step in Australia
Last month, on 13 and 14 May 2015, the High Court of Australia heard the Appeal in the rosuvastatin case from the Full Federal Court decision (AstraZeneca AB v...
Last month, on 13 and 14 May 2015, the High Court of Australia heard the Appeal in the rosuvastatin...
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