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AUSTRALIA

5th Dec 2022

Simon Potter announced as new Managing Director of Spruson & Ferguson Australia

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Potter as its new Managing Director in Australia. Simon steps up to the role from his previous position as...

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Potter as its new Managing Director in Australia. Simon...

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AUSTRALIA

8th Nov 2022

Patents and personal data: biometrics innovation and its intersection with Australian privacy laws

Introduction The growing demand for highly effective security systems is seeing the rapid uptake of biometric technologies in all industries. This is accelerating the growth of the biometrics industry with...

Introduction The growing demand for highly effective security systems is seeing the rapid uptake of biometric technologies in all industries....

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AUSTRALASIA

7th Nov 2022

Spruson & Ferguson continues growth in the IP litigation market with appointment of new Principal and Associate

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes onboard Katrina Crooks, one of Australia's top IP litigation lawyers, who joins the firm as a Principal. Katrina brings 25 years’ IP experience gained in full...

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes onboard Katrina Crooks, one of Australia's top IP litigation lawyers, who joins the firm as...

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AUSTRALIA

7th Oct 2022

IP protection in the food industry in Australia and New Zealand

The food sector plays an essential role in the economies of many countries, accounting for multibillion-dollar revenues every year. For example, the food and beverage industry accounts for more...

The food sector plays an essential role in the economies of many countries, accounting for multibillion-dollar revenues every year....

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AUSTRALIA

6th Oct 2022

Seven Spruson & Ferguson practitioners recognised in Managing IP’s Rising Stars 2022

Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce that seven practitioners have been included in the Managing IP’s Rising Stars 2022. Congratulations to all our practitioners listed below. Australia Jacqueline Chelebian, Special Counsel...

Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce that seven practitioners have been included in the Managing IP’s Rising Stars...

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AUSTRALIA

30th Sep 2022

Spruson & Ferguson listed as a Top 10 Patent Law Firm

Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to announce that we have been listed as one of the Top 10 Patent Law Firms in Australia and recognised as an “Award Winning...

Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to announce that we have been listed as one of the Top 10 Patent...

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AUSTRALIA

6th Sep 2022

Don’t Delay! Deadline to register .au direct domains

Holders of Australian domain names ending in .au (e.g. spruson.com.au, spruson.net.au) have until 20 September 2022 to apply for the identical .au direct domain via the Priority Allocation Process. If...

Holders of Australian domain names ending in .au (e.g. spruson.com.au, spruson.net.au) have until 20 September 2022 to apply for...

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AUSTRALIA

7th Apr 2022

Direct ‘.au’ domain names are here!

The long-awaited launch of the .au direct domain names (eg. spruson.au) commenced on 24 March 2022. If you already have a .au extension associated with your domain (eg. spruson.com.au, spruson.net.au)...

The long-awaited launch of the .au direct domain names (eg. spruson.au) commenced on 24 March 2022. If you already have...

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AUSTRALIA

11th Mar 2022

Going live: Amendments to the Australian Designs Act

Following on from our previous report on 30 September 2021, we remind you that following Royal Assent on 10 September 2021, the amendments within the Designs Amendment (Advisory Council...

Following on from our previous report on 30 September 2021, we remind you that following Royal Assent on 10...

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AUSTRALIA

21st Feb 2022

Options and strategies for challenging the validity of standard patent rights in Australia

There are a variety of reasons why it may be important to challenge patent rights. One of the most common reasons is freedom to operate - in other words,...

There are a variety of reasons why it may be important to challenge patent rights. One of the most...

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AUSTRALIA

14th Feb 2022

Australia’s Patent Box One Step Closer: Bill introduced into Australian Parliament

Eligibility proposed for Australia’s patent box regime for Australian medical and biotechnology industries is now clear, following the introduction of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Concession for Australian Medical...

Eligibility proposed for Australia’s patent box regime for Australian medical and biotechnology industries is now clear, following the introduction...

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AUSTRALIA

10th May 2016

How do the laws of disclosure and support affect drafting patent specifications?

The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 (the RTB Act) commenced 3 years ago, and with the passage of the legislation came a number of important changes to...

The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 (the RTB Act) commenced 3 years ago, and with the passage...

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