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AUSTRALASIA

18 July 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

16 July 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

16 July 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

27 June 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

22 June 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...

AUSTRALASIA

7 June 2018

The role of IP in innovation

Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been highlighted as one of the key factors that determines the...

Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been...

AUSTRALASIA

30 May 2018

Mark Horsburgh recognised by LESI for services and leadership

Spruson & Ferguson Principal Mark Horsburgh has been recognised by the Licensing Executives Society (LES) for service and leadership to LES International (LESI). Mark received the award during the...

Spruson & Ferguson Principal Mark Horsburgh has been recognised by the Licensing Executives Society (LES) for service and leadership...

AUSTRALASIA

24 May 2018

A Tale of Two David Jones: DAVID JONES VS DAVID JONES PHARMACY

Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers may not have heard or walked into a small suburban...

Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers...

AUSTRALASIA

17 May 2018

ARENA funding for Australian Cleantech start-ups: How patents can assist

Australian start-ups are often cash-poor – and IP costs money. We get that. To that end, Spruson & Ferguson’s “Cleantech” team is constantly on the lookout for ways in...

Australian start-ups are often cash-poor – and IP costs money. We get that. To that end, Spruson & Ferguson’s...

AUSTRALASIA

17 May 2018

A clear mistake in a claim term cannot be corrected through claim construction

In GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Investments (Ireland) (No 2) Limited v Generic Partners Pty Limited FCAFC 71, the Full Federal Court has found that terms used in claims cannot...

In GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Investments (Ireland) (No 2) Limited v Generic Partners Pty Limited FCAFC 71, the Full...

AUSTRALASIA

17 May 2018

Australian Designs Law – Key features to keep in mind when registering your design

Australian Designs Law has a number of unique elements that differentiate it from jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe or Japan. Design owners may be surprised by some...

Australian Designs Law has a number of unique elements that differentiate it from jurisdictions such as the United States,...

AUSTRALASIA

9 May 2018

“Promising” development for ESCO Corporation

ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd FCAFC 46 We previously reported the Federal Court decision in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation FCA 588 in which all claims...

ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd FCAFC 46 We previously reported the Federal Court decision in Ronneby Road Pty...

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