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AUSTRALASIA

28th May 2014

Material Girl – Misses Out on Extension of Time in Trade Mark Opposition Proceeding

In April 2013 significant changes were introduced to the trade mark opposition process in Australia. These changes included the introduction of a more rigorous test for granting extensions...

In April 2013 significant changes were introduced to the trade mark opposition process in Australia. These changes included...

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AUSTRALASIA

26th May 2014

Laverana GmbH & Co. KG v Lalisse Australia Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 44

The applicant in this case applied for the mark LAVIENA in respect of class 3 skincare cosmetics and skincare preparations. Opponent’s trade mark Applicant’s trade mark LAVERA LAVIENA The mark was opposed on the...

The applicant in this case applied for the mark LAVIENA in respect of class 3 skincare cosmetics and skincare...

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

21st May 2014

IPOS Initiates Public Consultation on Review of Registered Designs Regime in Singapore

On 16 May 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) launched a public consultation of a review of the registered designs regime in Singapore. The review relates to...

On 16 May 2014, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) launched a public consultation of a review of...

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AUSTRALASIA

20th May 2014

Third party actions under the New Zealand Patents Act 2013

As reported by Guy Tucker on 9 January 2014, starting on 13 September 2014 New Zealand will have a totally new statutory regime under which patents will be filed,...

As reported by Guy Tucker on 9 January 2014, starting on 13 September 2014 New Zealand will have a...

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GREATER CHINA

16th May 2014

New draft on the Regulation of Service Inventions originating from China R&D – implications for employee inventions made in China

The State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) published another draft on the Regulation of Service Inventions on March 31, 2014 for awards and remuneration of employee inventors.

The State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) published another draft on the Regulation of Service Inventions on March 31, 2014...

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AUSTRALASIA

16th May 2014

IP Australia Releases 2014 Intellectual Property Report

IP Australia, the Australian Government department that manages Intellectual Property Rights in Australia has released a report on the state of play of Intellectual Property Rights in Australia up...

IP Australia, the Australian Government department that manages Intellectual Property Rights in Australia has released a report on the...

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AUSTRALASIA

15th May 2014

Pacific Brands Workwear Group Pty Ltd v J.T.C. Import/Export Pty Ltd. [2014] ATMO 43

HARD YAKKA creates a good reputation. This case concerned an opposition to the registration of YAKKA TOOLS in respect of class 8 hand tools and related goods. The opponent was owner...

HARD YAKKA creates a good reputation. This case concerned an opposition to the registration of YAKKA TOOLS in respect of...

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AUSTRALASIA

14th May 2014

Donzenac Pty Ltd v MCV Enviroworks Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 42

This case concerned an opposition to the mark ENVIROBLANKET in respect of class 1 soil and related goods and class 37 landscaping and related services. The application was opposed on...

This case concerned an opposition to the mark ENVIROBLANKET in respect of class 1 soil and related goods and...

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AUSTRALASIA

13th May 2014

What IP is in someone’s name?

If you follow the recent judgement of Kunc J in Leslie George Lobsey v Liverpool Plains Shire Council NSWSC 446, the answer to this question may well be:...

If you follow the recent judgement of Kunc J in Leslie George Lobsey v Liverpool Plains Shire Council ...

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AUSTRALASIA

12th May 2014

Footwear Industries Pty Ltd v PT AlasmasBerkatUtama [2014] ATMO 41

This case concerned an opposition to an application to register the mark HEELA, in respect of boots, protective footwear and related goods in classes 9 and 25. The opponent was...

This case concerned an opposition to an application to register the mark HEELA, in respect of boots, protective footwear...

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AUSTRALASIA

9th May 2014

Qantas Airways Limited v Luke Edwards [2014] ATMO 40

Qantas Airways Limited opposed an application by Mr Luke Edwards for the trade mark in relation to clothing in Class 25: The opponent is the owner of a plethora of...

Qantas Airways Limited opposed an application by Mr Luke Edwards for the trade mark in relation to clothing in...

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AUSTRALASIA

8th May 2014

Australian Manufacturing Workforce Study fails to address the sector’s shortfall in Intellectual Property management

Last month, the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency released its Manufacturing Workforce Study, a major examination of skills in the current Australian manufacturing sector. Its ambitious stated aim is...

Last month, the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency released its Manufacturing Workforce Study, a major examination of skills in...

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