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COVID-19: mRNA vaccines – a promising approach to vaccine development
The urgent need to develop an effective vaccine to provide individuals and populations worldwide with immunity against the COVID-19 disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has led several...
The urgent need to develop an effective vaccine to provide individuals and populations worldwide with immunity against the COVID-19...
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Spruson & Ferguson practitioners receive recognition from WWL Patents 2020
We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson has received multiple recognition in the Managing IP rankings this year, including being named a top tier firm for Patent Prosecution...
We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson has received multiple recognition in the Managing IP rankings this year,...
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Australia Update: The End of the Innovation Patent – Finally. Eventually.
On 26 February 2020, the Intellectual Property Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 2 and Other Measures) Bill 2019 finally passed into law. The legislations prime operation is the abolishment...
On 26 February 2020, the Intellectual Property Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 2 and Other Measures) Bill 2019 finally...
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Australia: Is an International Trade Mark Application right for you?
When protecting a trade mark in foreign countries, there are two options for Australian businesses to consider: You can file an application in each country of interest, via local attorneys (the ‘direct method’);...
When protecting a trade mark in foreign countries, there are two options for Australian businesses to consider: You can file an application...
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What are unjustified threats and the rights of a patent owner?
Most patent owners will know that a patent will protect their inventions during the term of the patent. However, not many owners are familiar with the concept of unjustified threats. This article...
Most patent owners will know that a patent will protect their inventions during the term of the patent. However, not many...
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Tricks of the trade: Keep calm and classify
You’re probably already lacing up your running shoes at the very thought of the mention of the International Patent Classification (IPC), but please stick around; I promise this will be almost...
You’re probably already lacing up your running shoes at the very thought of the mention of the International Patent Classification (IPC),...
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Establishing trade mark ownership in Australia – EZ does (not do) it
MS Marketing Inc. v EZ Imports Pty Ltd  ATMO 159 (8 November 2019) The Issue Competing companies separately engaged the services of the same Chinese contract manufacturer to produce a range...
MS Marketing Inc. v EZ Imports Pty Ltd  ATMO 159 (8 November 2019) The Issue Competing companies separately engaged the services...
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Australia’s Innovation Patent to be abolished by legislation now passed in Federal Parliament
Australia’s second-tier “innovation patent” – rumours of its demise have (unfortunately, not) been greatly exaggerated. The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 2 and Other Measures) Bill 2019 has now...
Australia’s second-tier “innovation patent” – rumours of its demise have (unfortunately, not) been greatly exaggerated. The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity...
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Invention ownership and patents: the importance of written agreements
Patent rights for an invention can be challenged if ownership is not 'rock-solid'. Written agreements play an important role in determining ownership and patent rights to an invention, and use of the...
Patent rights for an invention can be challenged if ownership is not 'rock-solid'. Written agreements play an important role in determining...
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