AUSTRALASIA
Myriad Genetics 18 Months On
Over 18 months ago the Australian Federal Court, in Cancer Voices Australia v Myriad Genetics Inc FCA 65 (15 February 2013) (“Myriad”), ruled that patent claims directed to...
Over 18 months ago the Australian Federal Court, in Cancer Voices Australia v Myriad Genetics Inc FCA 65...
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AUSTRALASIA
IP – How to Protect Against a Resources Downturn
In the modern mining and engineering sector, IP protection is about far more than simply preventing others from copying a company’s products. No company can exploit all of its...
In the modern mining and engineering sector, IP protection is about far more than simply preventing others from copying...
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AUSTRALASIA
Extensions of time – still possible
As you may be aware from previous blogs, the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Raising the Bar) Regulation 2013 (No. 1) (the “Amendment Regulation”), which commenced on 15 April 2013,...
As you may be aware from previous blogs, the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Raising the Bar) Regulation 2013 (No....
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
IP financing scheme launched
On 8 April 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced an IP financing scheme set to catalyse innovation among local companies. The IP financing scheme is part...
On 8 April 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced an IP financing scheme set to catalyse...
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AUSTRALASIA
ACIP’s Review of the Innovation Patent System
The innovation patent system was introduced in 2001 to replace the petty patent system in Australia. The system was developed to stimulate innovation in Australian Small to Medium Enterprises...
The innovation patent system was introduced in 2001 to replace the petty patent system in Australia. The system was...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Guidance on Payment of Annuities for Divisional Applications
Section 55.1 of the IP Code provides that, “o maintain the patent application or patent, an annual fee shall be paid upon the expiration of four ' (4) years...
Section 55.1 of the IP Code provides that, “o maintain the patent application or patent, an annual fee shall...
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GREATER CHINA
Revisions to the Korean Patents Act
Revisions to the Korean Patents Act are due to come into force on 1 January 2015. The more notable changes are summarized in the table below. With regards to...
Revisions to the Korean Patents Act are due to come into force on 1 January 2015. The more notable...
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AUSTRALASIA
Modified examination – Still Modifiable?
As you may be aware, the option for an applicant to request modified examination based on a corresponding granted patent in a foreign country was abolished when the Intellectual...
As you may be aware, the option for an applicant to request modified examination based on a corresponding granted...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Increased Support for Enforcement Actions by the Philippines Patent Office
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will now be able to exercise enforcement functions against those involved in the sale or trade of counterfeit items as part...
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will now be able to exercise enforcement functions against those involved...
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