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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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Modified examination – Still Modifiable?
As you may be aware, the option for an applicant to request modified examination based on a corresponding granted patent in a foreign country was abolished when the Intellectual...
As you may be aware, the option for an applicant to request modified examination based on a corresponding granted...
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Extensions of time – a new era
Any person may oppose the grant of a patent on an application by filing a Notice of Opposition within three months of the advertisement of acceptance of the application. If...
Any person may oppose the grant of a patent on an application by filing a Notice of Opposition within...
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Threatening Infringement Proceedings
The right to take legal action against an infringer is what gives a granted patent (or certified innovation patent) its strength. However, care should be taken in how and...
The right to take legal action against an infringer is what gives a granted patent (or certified innovation patent)...
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File early in New Zealand to avoid stricter examination regime
When it comes into effect on 13 September 2014, the Patents Act 2013 will usher in broad and significant changes to New Zealand patent law. The raft of changes...
When it comes into effect on 13 September 2014, the Patents Act 2013 will usher in broad and significant...
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Sears Brands LLC v Trio Group Australia Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 46
This case concerned an opposition to an application to register TRIO CRAFTSMAN, in respect of goods in class 6 including hinges, nails, brackets, fittings, wire bolts and other small...
This case concerned an opposition to an application to register TRIO CRAFTSMAN, in respect of goods in class 6...
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