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Common misconceptions about patents
Most people have heard of patents, and they usually have a general idea of what they are.  Many would say, “you can get a patent if you have invented...
Most people have heard of patents, and they usually have a general idea of what they are.  Many would...
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MYRIAD: Isolated DNA Re-affirmed Patentable Subject Matter in Australia
In a decision published today, the Full Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an Appeal against the Federal Court decision of Justice Nicholas and thereby affirmed the patent eligibility...
In a decision published today, the Full Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an Appeal against the Federal Court...
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Is your ‘Obvious’ New Idea as Obvious as you Think?
One of the critical tests for whether or not a patent’s claims are valid is the test of whether the claims each include an ‘inventive step’. An inventive step...
One of the critical tests for whether or not a patent’s claims are valid is the test of whether...
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IP In Depth: Obvious and Fraudulent Design Imitation under the 1906 Act
The Full Federal Court of Australia has recently handed down its decision in BlueScope Steel Limited v Gram Engineering Pty Ltd FCAFC 107. This case concerned a design...
The Full Federal Court of Australia has recently handed down its decision in BlueScope Steel Limited v Gram Engineering...
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Myriad Genetics 18 Months On
Over 18 months ago the Australian Federal Court, in Cancer Voices Australia v Myriad Genetics Inc FCA 65 (15 February 2013) (“Myriad”), ruled that patent claims directed to...
Over 18 months ago the Australian Federal Court, in Cancer Voices Australia v Myriad Genetics Inc FCA 65...
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IP – How to Protect Against a Resources Downturn
In the modern mining and engineering sector, IP protection is about far more than simply preventing others from copying a company’s products. No company can exploit all of its...
In the modern mining and engineering sector, IP protection is about far more than simply preventing others from copying...
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Extensions of time – still possible
As you may be aware from previous blogs, the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Raising the Bar) Regulation 2013 (No. 1) (the “Amendment Regulation”), which commenced on 15 April 2013,...
As you may be aware from previous blogs, the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Raising the Bar) Regulation 2013 (No....
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ACIP’s Review of the Innovation Patent System
The innovation patent system was introduced in 2001 to replace the petty patent system in Australia. The system was developed to stimulate innovation in Australian Small to Medium Enterprises...
The innovation patent system was introduced in 2001 to replace the petty patent system in Australia. The system was...
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