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AUSTRALASIA

17th Aug 2018

5 strategies to use the prior art to assist in product development

In a previous article, we looked at the role of IP in innovation. In overview, the cycle of innovation can be broken down into 4 stages: 1.) conception of...

In a previous article, we looked at the role of IP in innovation. In overview, the cycle of innovation...

AUSTRALASIA

17th Aug 2018

Tempest Destroys Abel Tasman

Casella Wines Pty Limited (Casella) filed a trade mark application on 15 December 2015 for the word mark ABEL TASMAN in respect of wine in class 33. It...

Casella Wines Pty Limited (Casella) filed a trade mark application on 15 December 2015 for the word mark ABEL...

AUSTRALASIA

9th Aug 2018

New Zealand’s second-tier “Advancement” patent fails to make it to first base

In recent weeks, we’ve been following progress on New Zealand’s proposed second-tier “Advancement” patent with interest. As we moved from first, to second and then third updates, optimism that...

In recent weeks, we’ve been following progress on New Zealand’s proposed second-tier “Advancement” patent with interest. As we moved...

AUSTRALASIA

1st Aug 2018

A week is a long time in patent law – Australia and New Zealand both move on second-tier patent systems

As reverse manifestations go, this one was pretty good. Within a week of our previous article, which effectively said progress toward New Zealand’s proposed second-tier Advancement patent had stalled,...

As reverse manifestations go, this one was pretty good. Within a week of our previous article, which effectively said...

AUSTRALASIA

30th Jul 2018

The art and science of understanding patent documents – 3 tips for inventors

It is very common for patent examiners to cite patent documents as prior art to support novelty and inventive step objections. However, the information in patent literature is different...

It is very common for patent examiners to cite patent documents as prior art to support novelty and inventive...

AUSTRALASIA

25th Jul 2018

The use of IP in innovation and complementary intellectual asset advisory services

In a recent article, we outlined the role of IP in the innovation process. In particular, we noted that the innovation process can be conveniently described as having 4...

In a recent article, we outlined the role of IP in the innovation process. In particular, we noted that...

AUSTRALASIA

19th Jul 2018

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes our expanded Australian team

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes its expanded Australian team and is pleased to now offer direct services from an additional primary office in Brisbane. As previously announced, Spruson & Ferguson...

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes its expanded Australian team and is pleased to now offer direct services from an additional...

AUSTRALASIA

18th Jul 2018

New Zealand’s proposed second-tier “Advancement” patent yet to advance

As seasoned patent scribes, who have between us covered almost everything of significance coming out of New Zealand over the past 15 years, the manner in which a recent...

As seasoned patent scribes, who have between us covered almost everything of significance coming out of New Zealand over...

AUSTRALASIA

16th Jul 2018

Cullens is now Spruson & Ferguson

Cullens has merged with Australian IP firm Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans and Asia-Pacific IP firm Spruson & Ferguson to form one combined firm operating as Spruson & Ferguson.

Cullens has merged with Australian IP firm Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans and Asia-Pacific IP firm Spruson & Ferguson to...

AUSTRALASIA

16th Jul 2018

Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans is now Spruson & Ferguson

Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans (FAKC) has merged with Australian IP firm Cullens and Asia-Pacific IP firm Spruson & Ferguson to form one combined firm operating as Spruson & Ferguson.

Fisher Adams Kelly Callinans (FAKC) has merged with Australian IP firm Cullens and Asia-Pacific IP firm Spruson & Ferguson...

AUSTRALASIA

27th Jun 2018

IP and commercial considerations prior to and during the R&D stage of innovation

In a previous article, we outlined the various stages of innovation – from conception of an innovative idea, through the research and development (R&D) stage, followed by commercialisation, and...

In a previous article, we outlined the various stages of innovation – from conception of an innovative idea, through...

AUSTRALASIA

22nd Jun 2018

First interlocutory injunction granted in Australia restraining the threatened launch of a biosimilar

On 12 June 2018, Justice Burley of the Federal Court of Australia granted the first interlocutory injunction to restrain the threatened launch of a biosimilar pharmaceutical product in Australia,...

On 12 June 2018, Justice Burley of the Federal Court of Australia granted the first interlocutory injunction to restrain...

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