GREATER CHINA
Charitable work and a dispute about a smile
OPERATION SMILE, INC. v BEAM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION LIMITED (formerly known as OPERATION SMILE - CHINA MEDICAL MISSION LIMITED) HCA 1026/2015 In a recent judgment, the Hong Kong High Court decided whether,...
OPERATION SMILE, INC. v BEAM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION LIMITED (formerly known as OPERATION SMILE - CHINA MEDICAL MISSION LIMITED) HCA...
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GREATER CHINA
Shortening of time frame on examination of various applications and acceptance of PoA referencing more than 1 application / registration
The number of trade mark applications filed in China has increased rapidly in recent years with over 5 million applications lodged in 2017. The China Trade Marks Office (CTMO) has recently...
The number of trade mark applications filed in China has increased rapidly in recent years with over 5 million applications lodged...
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AUSTRALASIA
The role of IP in innovation
Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been highlighted as one of the key factors that determines the...
Innovation is generally understood as the process of bringing valuable new products (and services) to market, and has been...
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AUSTRALASIA
Mark Horsburgh recognised by LESI for services and leadership
Spruson & Ferguson Principal Mark Horsburgh has been recognised by the Licensing Executives Society (LES) for service and leadership to LES International (LESI). Mark received the award during the...
Spruson & Ferguson Principal Mark Horsburgh has been recognised by the Licensing Executives Society (LES) for service and leadership...
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AUSTRALASIA
A Tale of Two David Jones: DAVID JONES VS DAVID JONES PHARMACY
Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers may not have heard or walked into a small suburban...
Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers...
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SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore launches new initiative to fast-track FinTech patents
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has launched a new FinTech Fast Track (FTFT) initiative designed to expedite the patent application-to-grant process for FinTech inventions.
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has launched a new FinTech Fast Track (FTFT) initiative designed to expedite...
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AUSTRALASIA
“Promising” development for ESCO Corporation
ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd FCAFC 46 We previously reported the Federal Court decision in Ronneby Road Pty Ltd v ESCO Corporation  FCA 588  in which all claims...
ESCO Corporation v Ronneby Road Pty Ltd FCAFC 46 We previously reported the Federal Court decision in Ronneby Road Pty...
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