AUSTRALASIA
Why pay for a trade mark when I can get copyright for free?
A question sometimes asked by companies seeking trade mark protection is whether they can avoid the cost by simply relying on copyright to protect their valuable brand names and...
A question sometimes asked by companies seeking trade mark protection is whether they can avoid the cost by simply...
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It’s good to be heard – the APO determines section 40 requirements
The Australian Patent Office’s decision in The University of British Columbia APO 15 (20 March 2020) considers how the “raised bar” requirements of support (section 40(3)), enablement (section 40(2)(a)) and...
The Australian Patent Office’s decision in The University of British Columbia APO 15 (20 March 2020) considers how the “raised...
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Kraft v Bega: Implications for trade mark licensing in Australia
On 14 April 2020, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia handed down an appeal decision with important implications for trade mark licensing in Australia, and in...
On 14 April 2020, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia handed down an appeal decision with...
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Phishing email alert
We are aware that a phishing email impersonating Spruson & Ferguson is currently circulating. The email claiming to be from Spruson & Ferguson uses [email protected] as the sending address...
We are aware that a phishing email impersonating Spruson & Ferguson is currently circulating. The email claiming to be...
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AUSTRALASIA
Coronavirus the global pandemic: a guide to patenting
COVID-19 (short for coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), more commonly referred to as coronavirus. Coronavirus has dominated world headlines in 2020, leading to nationwide...
COVID-19 (short for coronavirus disease 2019) is caused by Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), more commonly referred to...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore reforms local IP dispute resolution
In a reform to the intellectual property (IP) dispute resolution landscape in Singapore, the Intellectual Property (Dispute Resolution) Act 2019 (“the Act”) came into operation on 12 November 2019...
In a reform to the intellectual property (IP) dispute resolution landscape in Singapore, the Intellectual Property (Dispute Resolution) Act...
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AUSTRALASIA
Re Hilton Worldwide Holding LLP [2020] ATMO 20
The word “TAPESTRY” has been held to not be, to any extent, inherently adapted to distinguish “arranging and conducting of live exhibitions, functions, conferences, conventions, seminars and meetings in the fields of...
The word “TAPESTRY” has been held to not be, to any extent, inherently adapted to distinguish “arranging and conducting of live...
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AUSTRALASIA
Penfolds and Ben Fu – Chinese language trade marks and what they mean for you
China is Australia’s largest trading partner. As trade with China grows, more and more Australian businesses are including China in their business strategies. An important issue for any business...
China is Australia’s largest trading partner. As trade with China grows, more and more Australian businesses are including China...
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