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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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Reimagining best patent practice in New Zealand (again)
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past 4-5 years has changed almost as often as Australia has...
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past...
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The growing medicinal cannabis market – using IP to secure opportunities in Australia
The Australian medical cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and cannabis-related businesses are starting to look to intellectual property rights to secure a competitive advantage. This article discusses the history...
The Australian medical cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and cannabis-related businesses are starting to look to intellectual property rights...
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Save the innovation patent: Business owners have their say!
Recently we reported on the Government’s plans to abolish Australia’s second tier patent system, the innovation patent. The decision to abolish the innovation patent system appears to have been made...
Recently we reported on the Government’s plans to abolish Australia’s second tier patent system, the innovation patent. The decision to...
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New Zealand Update: Proposed Changes in Patent Legislation and Fees
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ); - Proposed increases...
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at...
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Descriptive Composite Marks – Are They Worthwhile?
One of the most common questions people usually ask is what type of mark to file for? A business will often use all three types of mark. For instance, their...
One of the most common questions people usually ask is what type of mark to file for? A business will...
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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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Pat-INFORMED: A powerful new searching tool, but don’t be left Part-INFORMED
A new database has been launched with the principal purpose of providing easily accessible and understandable information about the patent status of a specific medicine in a particular country,...
A new database has been launched with the principal purpose of providing easily accessible and understandable information about the...
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