SOUTHEAST ASIA
Compliance with Section 8 as a ground for revocation in India
According to the Indian High Court, revocation of an Indian patent pursuant to Section 64 due to non-compliance with Section 8 is not automatic. Section 8 requires
According to the Indian High Court, revocation of an Indian patent pursuant to Section 64 due to non-compliance with...
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AUSTRALASIA
Business Method Patent reconsidered in Australia
The Full Federal Court of Australia today handed down the long-awaited decision in the appeal by Research Affiliates LLC against the Federal Court’s finding that the claims of Patent...
The Full Federal Court of Australia today handed down the long-awaited decision in the appeal by Research Affiliates LLC...
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AUSTRALASIA
The divisional “daisy chaining” days are ending
New Zealand’s new Patents Act 2013 (“the new Act”), which replaced the Patents Act 1953 (“the old Act”), commenced on 13 September 2014. The new Act and Patents Regulations 2014...
New Zealand’s new Patents Act 2013 (“the new Act”), which replaced the Patents Act 1953 (“the old Act”), commenced...
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AUSTRALASIA
3 Signs That Your App (Or Other Software) May Be Patentable
There are many myths and misconceptions regarding patentability of software related inventions.  These range from the bluntly uninformed “you can’t patent software” arguments, to propaganda on the impacts software...
There are many myths and misconceptions regarding patentability of software related inventions.  These range from the bluntly uninformed “you...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore Appointed by WIPO as an International Authority under the PCT
On 25 September 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was appointed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as an International Authority under the PCT. The...
On 25 September 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) was appointed by the World Intellectual Property Organization...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Programme Between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced the commencement of a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA).
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced the commencement of a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme...
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AUSTRALASIA
Common misconceptions about patents
Most people have heard of patents, and they usually have a general idea of what they are.  Many would say, “you can get a patent if you have invented...
Most people have heard of patents, and they usually have a general idea of what they are.  Many would...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
IPOS Performance Pledge and Ranking of Singapore for IP Protection
On 4 August 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) introduced a Performance Pledge for Intellectual Property (IP) Registration. Under this new pledge, a grant of a Singapore...
On 4 August 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) introduced a Performance Pledge for Intellectual Property (IP)...
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AUSTRALASIA
MYRIAD: Isolated DNA Re-affirmed Patentable Subject Matter in Australia
In a decision published today, the Full Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an Appeal against the Federal Court decision of Justice Nicholas and thereby affirmed the patent eligibility...
In a decision published today, the Full Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an Appeal against the Federal Court...
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AUSTRALASIA
Is your ‘Obvious’ New Idea as Obvious as you Think?
One of the critical tests for whether or not a patent’s claims are valid is the test of whether the claims each include an ‘inventive step’. An inventive step...
One of the critical tests for whether or not a patent’s claims are valid is the test of whether...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Lapsed patent restoration requirements changed
Singapore has moved to a positive grant patent system with amendments to the Singapore Patents Act and Rules taking effect on February 14 2014. This will affect all Singapore...
Singapore has moved to a positive grant patent system with amendments to the Singapore Patents Act and Rules taking...
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