AUSTRALASIA
Case Note: H Lundbeck A/S & Anor v Sandoz Pty Ltd
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by a generic company even after expiry of the standard term...
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by...
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AUSTRALASIA
Reimagining best patent practice in New Zealand (again)
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past 4-5 years has changed almost as often as Australia has...
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past...
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AUSTRALASIA
The growing medicinal cannabis market – using IP to secure opportunities in Australia
The Australian medical cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and cannabis-related businesses are starting to look to intellectual property rights to secure a competitive advantage. This article discusses the history...
The Australian medical cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and cannabis-related businesses are starting to look to intellectual property rights...
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AUSTRALASIA
Save the innovation patent: Business owners have their say!
Recently we reported on the Government’s plans to abolish Australia’s second tier patent system, the innovation patent. The decision to abolish the innovation patent system appears to have been made...
Recently we reported on the Government’s plans to abolish Australia’s second tier patent system, the innovation patent. The decision to...
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GREATER CHINA
China SPC to establish a Specialised IP Court at the National Level
On 26 October 2018, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) issued a Decision to introduce a new IP Court of Appeals at the national level within...
On 26 October 2018, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) issued a Decision to introduce a...
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AUSTRALASIA
New Zealand Update: Proposed Changes in Patent Legislation and Fees
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ); - Proposed increases...
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at...
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AUSTRALASIA
Descriptive Composite Marks – Are They Worthwhile?
One of the most common questions people usually ask is what type of mark to file for? A business will often use all three types of mark. For instance, their...
One of the most common questions people usually ask is what type of mark to file for? A business will...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore Becomes an IP Hub for Innovative Russian Enterprises
IPOS International (IPOS-I), the international division of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), and Russian venture capital fund and accelerator Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) recently inked a...
IPOS International (IPOS-I), the international division of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), and Russian venture capital fund...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
ASEAN PATENTSCOPE
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has launched the ASEAN Patentscope making up-to-date online ASEAN patent data available to patent search firms, patent attorneys and innovators seeking to...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has launched the ASEAN Patentscope making up-to-date online ASEAN patent data available...
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