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AUSTRALASIA

9 December 2016

Australia & New Zealand to share single regime for Patent Attorney qualification and code of conduct after passage of Patents Amendment Bill

Since 1996 it has been the case that Patent attorneys first registered in either Australia or New Zealand have been allowed to register separately to practice in the other...

Since 1996 it has been the case that Patent attorneys first registered in either Australia or New Zealand have...

AUSTRALASIA

29 November 2016

A comparative study of strategies for patenting human therapeutics in the Asia Pacific Region: Part 2 – Wider Asia Pacific

In our previous article we provided a detailed overview of Australian practice with regard to patenting of inventions related to therapeutic treatment of humans. As noted in that article,...

In our previous article we provided a detailed overview of Australian practice with regard to patenting of inventions related...

AUSTRALASIA

25 November 2016

Can I add a new version of my product to my existing patent application?

One everyday task in the life of a patent attorney is the writing of a patent application for a client’s new product or process. The application includes inter alia...

One everyday task in the life of a patent attorney is the writing of a patent application for a...

AUSTRALASIA

23 November 2016

Australia Update: Restrictions to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege

A recent Federal Court decision has raised questions in regard to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege. Section 229 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 states that a...

A recent Federal Court decision has raised questions in regard to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege. Section...

AUSTRALASIA

16 November 2016

A comparative study of strategies for patenting human therapeutics in the Asia Pacific Region: Part 1 – Australia

In the last century, innovations in the life sciences have allowed for treatment and prevention of numerous diseases and disorders, enabling higher life expectancy and improved quality of life....

In the last century, innovations in the life sciences have allowed for treatment and prevention of numerous diseases and...

AUSTRALASIA

30 October 2016

Restructuring your Business to Protect your Trade Marks in a Tax Effective Way

A registered trade mark is often the most valuable asset of any business. It represents a significant part of the goodwill and reputation of the business in the market. A...

A registered trade mark is often the most valuable asset of any business. It represents a significant part of...

AUSTRALASIA

28 October 2016

In which country should you file your first patent application?

Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves filling out a form and paying a fee to the...

Some newcomers to the patenting arena believe that “getting a patent” for their new and improved product simply involves...

AUSTRALASIA

28 October 2016

Treading carefully with patent infringement notifications in Australia

The recent case of CQMS Pty Ltd v Bradken Resources Pty Limited has reinforced the need for patent owners to tread carefully if they believe their patent is being...

The recent case of CQMS Pty Ltd v Bradken Resources Pty Limited has reinforced the need for patent owners...

AUSTRALASIA

26 October 2016

Australia Update: Federal Court issues new series of Practice Notes

As part of the National Court Framework (NCF), the Chief Justice of the Federal Court yesterday issued new Practice Notes for the Federal Court of Australia. These...

As part of the National Court Framework (NCF), the Chief Justice of the Federal Court yesterday issued new...

AUSTRALASIA

24 October 2016

Clipex: An Australian Success Story

Traditionally, in order to erect a wire fence it is necessary to pass plain wire through openings in a series of fence posts, and then strain the wire. This...

Traditionally, in order to erect a wire fence it is necessary to pass plain wire through openings in a...

AUSTRALASIA

20 October 2016

Want a software or biomedical patent? It’s not impossible!

As a follow up to my blog last week, I promised to give my opinion on how best to present your invention to pass the subject matter test. As mentioned...

As a follow up to my blog last week, I promised to give my opinion on how best to...

AUSTRALASIA

20 October 2016

New case highlights the dangers of failing to write comprehensive patent specifications

The success or failure of a patent in court can depend entirely on the Court’s definition of a single word in the specification. Some words of course are more...

The success or failure of a patent in court can depend entirely on the Court’s definition of a single...

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