AUSTRALASIA
Australia update: Legislative makeover for the cosmetic industry
To freshen up, the cosmetic industry may from time to time introduce a new ingredient in its makeup, soap, shampoo, deodorant, hair dye and other similar products. To the...
To freshen up, the cosmetic industry may from time to time introduce a new ingredient in its makeup, soap,...
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Case Note: H Lundbeck A/S & Anor v Sandoz Pty Ltd
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by a generic company even after expiry of the standard term...
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by...
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Sigma Pharmaceuticals Case Clarifies Aspects of Compensable Loss
The recent decision in Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd v Wyeth FCA 1556 has clarified, among other things, a number of issues concerning compensation arising from the usual...
The recent decision in Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd v Wyeth FCA 1556 has clarified, among other things,...
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Licensed and sublicensed to sue
This case provides some further interesting consideration of exclusive licences and consideration of the position of an exclusive sublicensee of a patent. Section 120 of the Patents Act 1990...
This case provides some further interesting consideration of exclusive licences and consideration of the position of an exclusive sublicensee...
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Full Court finds that usual undertaking for damages is not limited by TG Act
The fact that the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 contains provisions that permit the Commonwealth, among other parties, to recover compensation in certain pharmaceutical patent infringement proceedings does not preclude...
The fact that the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 contains provisions that permit the Commonwealth, among other parties, to recover...
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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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Pepsi Takes the Fizz out of the Coke Bottle
A recent decision of the Federal Court emphasises that although shape trade marks have their place, the context in which they are used will affect the scope of protection...
A recent decision of the Federal Court emphasises that although shape trade marks have their place, the context in...
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JT International SA v Commonwealth [2012] HCA 43
On 5 October 2012, the High Court of Australia handed down written reasons, following orders made on 15 August 2012 in favour of the defendant in each of JT...
On 5 October 2012, the High Court of Australia handed down written reasons, following orders made on 15 August...
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JT International SA v Commonwealth [2012] HCA 43
This was a case brought by JT International SA and the British American Tobacco group challenging the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 (Cth). Other tobacco companies, Philip Morris Limited,...
This was a case brought by JT International SA and the British American Tobacco group challenging the Tobacco Plain...
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