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The “gene patent” dichotomy between the US and Australia
The recent Meat & Livestock Australia Limited v Cargill, Inc (MLA) Federal Court decision has brought the significant differences that exist between Australian and US “gene patent” practice into sharp focus. These differences...
The recent Meat & Livestock Australia Limited v Cargill, Inc (MLA) Federal Court decision has brought the significant differences that exist between Australian...
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Extending time in New Zealand – statutory versus purposive considerations
The management of patent deadlines is a persistent consideration in the IP world, with the consequences of missing one potentially being the irreversible loss of patent rights. Fortunately, New...
The management of patent deadlines is a persistent consideration in the IP world, with the consequences of missing one...
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Australia remains a gene-patent friendly jurisdiction
When the Australian High Court ruled against the patentability of isolated naturally occurring genes in the Myriad decision, a number of commentators believed that the decision would ultimately invalidate...
When the Australian High Court ruled against the patentability of isolated naturally occurring genes in the Myriad decision, a...
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The Patent Office provides clarity regarding enablement of polypeptide claims
Australia has relatively recently implemented support laws that require a specification to provide sufficient information to enable the skilled person to perform an invention over the entire scope of the claims...
Australia has relatively recently implemented support laws that require a specification to provide sufficient information to enable the skilled person to...
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Does Australia’s innovation patent really have to die?
Australia’s second-tier innovation patent system is presently on death row.  With all appeal avenues seemingly now exhausted, we ask the question – albeit somewhat academically, as to whether it...
Australia’s second-tier innovation patent system is presently on death row.  With all appeal avenues seemingly now exhausted, we ask...
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Patent Term Extensions in Australia: under pressure but safe for now
Government responds to the Productivity Commission Report and the Courts find “Swiss-style” claims not sufficient for a PTE The Australian Government, in its highly anticipated response to the Productivity Commission’s...
Government responds to the Productivity Commission Report and the Courts find “Swiss-style” claims not sufficient for a PTE The Australian...
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Significant changes ahead for Australian intellectual property laws
The Government has announced the release of its response to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into intellectual property arrangements in Australia. Key Points The Government has agreed to: Amend the inventive step threshold...
The Government has announced the release of its response to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into intellectual property arrangements in...
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Routine omnibus – not routine anymore in the UK
From the 6 April 2017, the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”) will only allow omnibus claims in United Kingdom (UK) patent applications and European patent application designating Great Britain (GB) in...
From the 6 April 2017, the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”) will only allow omnibus claims in United Kingdom (UK)...
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