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AUSTRALASIA

22 July 2016

NZ Commerce Committee recommends removal of NZ/AU single application process

In our article of 14 July 2016, we briefly reported that the majority of the Commerce Committee of the New Zealand Parliament had recommended removing a clause pertaining...

In our article of 14 July 2016, we briefly reported that the majority of the Commerce Committee of the...

AUSTRALASIA

19 July 2016

Trans-Tasman patent regime hits a hurdle

In recent years, the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices have been preparing for the establishment of a single application process (SAP) and single examination process (SEP) between the...

In recent years, the Australian and New Zealand Patent Offices have been preparing for the establishment of a single...

AUSTRALASIA

17 July 2016

Beware of Making Promises: Patent Drafting Tips for Australia

The Federal Court of Australia in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation FCA 588 recently found all claims of an Australian patent application to be invalid on...

The Federal Court of Australia in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation FCA 588 recently found all...

AUSTRALASIA

15 July 2016

Australia Update: Ceiling fan decision explores similarities and differences under Australian Designs law

On 8 July 2016 The Hon Justice J V Nicholas handed down an infringement case (Hunter Pacific v Martec FCA 796) concerning a Registered Design for a ceiling...

On 8 July 2016 The Hon Justice J V Nicholas handed down an infringement case (Hunter Pacific v Martec...

AUSTRALASIA

11 July 2016

A-Fold Scaffold: A new twist on an ancient invention

How a great idea takes shape Scaffolds have been around for thousands of years. They are commonly used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction,...

How a great idea takes shape Scaffolds have been around for thousands of years. They are commonly used to support...

AUSTRALASIA

23 June 2016

Throat Scope: Lighting Throats Around the World

lIt can be difficult for a doctor or parent to examine a child’s throat. If a wooden tongue depressor is used, with one hand the doctor or parent depresses...

lIt can be difficult for a doctor or parent to examine a child’s throat. If a wooden tongue depressor...

AUSTRALASIA

20 June 2016

How do I prevent my trade mark from becoming a generic term?

In order to function as a trade mark, a mark must be capable of distinguishing one person’s goods and/or services from the goods and/or services of another. This...

In order to function as a trade mark, a mark must be capable of distinguishing one person’s goods and/or...

AUSTRALASIA

20 June 2016

I’ve publicly disclosed my invention. Can I still get a patent?

The short answer is ‘yes’ – but, it depends on: How long ago you publicly disclosed your invention; and The countries in which...

The short answer is ‘yes’ – but, it depends on: How long ago you publicly disclosed...

AUSTRALASIA

15 June 2016

3 strategies for protecting your invention during the patent pending stage

Selling an invention after filing a patent application, does not unduly affect the patent application process. Therefore, many patent applicants begin commercialising and selling their invention during the ‘patent...

Selling an invention after filing a patent application, does not unduly affect the patent application process. Therefore, many patent...

AUSTRALASIA

27 May 2016

Platinum Logistics Pty Ltd v Platinum Freight Management Pty Ltd [2016] ATMO 18

This matter concerned the opposition by Platinum Logistics to the registration of the trade mark PLATINUM LOGISTICS by Platinum Freight Managament. The opponent relied on various of its prior registrations...

This matter concerned the opposition by Platinum Logistics to the registration of the trade mark PLATINUM LOGISTICS by Platinum...

AUSTRALASIA

27 May 2016

Karen Lee [2016] ATMO 19

This matter concerned the application by Karen Lee to register the below stylised HAS trade mark for electrical apparatus in Class 9. The Examiner initially rejected the HAS trade mark...

This matter concerned the application by Karen Lee to register the below stylised HAS trade mark for electrical apparatus...

AUSTRALASIA

27 May 2016

The University of Sydney v The University of Wollongong [2016] ATMO 17 (4 March 2016)

The University of Sydney (UOS) opposed the registration of the trade mark SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL by University of Wollongong (UOW) under section 41 – that the trade mark is...

The University of Sydney (UOS) opposed the registration of the trade mark SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL by University of Wollongong...

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