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An Australian first: opposition to a surrender of a patent
In a recent decision by the Australian Patent Office (Michael John Arieni v Sun-Wizard Holding Pty Ltd APO 20), Spruson & Ferguson has been successful in the first...
In a recent decision by the Australian Patent Office (Michael John Arieni v Sun-Wizard Holding Pty Ltd APO...
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Brexit – European trade marks and registered Community designs
After a few false starts, back-stops, a transition period, and a global pandemic, the United Kingdom is finally ready to separate its trade marks and registered design rights from...
After a few false starts, back-stops, a transition period, and a global pandemic, the United Kingdom is finally ready...
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Extension of time for grace period in Australia
A 12 month “grace period” is provided in Australian Patent law, which allows any information made publicly available, with or without the consent of the applicant, the patentee, or...
A 12 month “grace period” is provided in Australian Patent law, which allows any information made publicly available, with...
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Solar Bollard Lighting – Australian leaders in solar lighting solutions
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to showcase our client, Solar Bollard Lighting who have recently received the prestigious Good Design Award Gold Accolade in the Product Design Furniture and...
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to showcase our client, Solar Bollard Lighting who have recently received the prestigious Good...
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AUSTRALASIA
Development of IP Laws Amendment Bills proceeding – innovation patents to be phased out
Significant changes to Australia’s intellectual property laws will continue to develop in 2018. Concerning patents, the more controversial changes include the phasing out of Australia’s innovation patent system, and...
Significant changes to Australia’s intellectual property laws will continue to develop in 2018. Concerning patents, the more controversial changes...
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Limited time available to make submissions on recommended changes to the Australian IP System
The Australian Government’s Productivity Commission, an independent national agency which is responsible for reviewing and advising on macro-economic policy, this week released a draft of its report on ‘Intellectual...
The Australian Government’s Productivity Commission, an independent national agency which is responsible for reviewing and advising on macro-economic policy,...
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Objections to Business Method Patents: Mere Presentations of Information
In November last year the Australian Full Federal Court handed down its decision in Research Affiliates LLC v Commissioner of Patents concerning the patentability of business methods and software....
In November last year the Australian Full Federal Court handed down its decision in Research Affiliates LLC v Commissioner...
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