AUSTRALASIA
More Complete Provisionals
Provisional patent applications (referred to as “provs”) are filed to establish a priority date for an invention. They are, in effect, a draft of a “complete” patent application...
Provisional patent applications (referred to as “provs”) are filed to establish a priority date for an invention. They...
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New Zealand Trade Marks Law Update
It has been announced by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (“IPONZ”) that the Madrid Protocol will come into force in New Zealand on 10 December 2012. New...
It has been announced by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (“IPONZ”) that the Madrid Protocol will come...
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Review of AU Pharmaceutical Patent Term Extensions (PTEs)
The current provisions in the Australian Patents Act providing for extensions of term for pharmaceutical patents were introduced in 1998. They provide for an effective 15 year patent life...
The current provisions in the Australian Patents Act providing for extensions of term for pharmaceutical patents were introduced in...
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JT International SA v Commonwealth [2012] HCA 43
This was a case brought by JT International SA and the British American Tobacco group challenging the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 (Cth). Other tobacco companies, Philip Morris Limited,...
This was a case brought by JT International SA and the British American Tobacco group challenging the Tobacco Plain...
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Warranty Against Defects – Expiration of Transitional Grace Period
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has indicated that from October 2012, the “transitional arrangement” where the ACCC will take into account any practical difficulties for businesses in...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has indicated that from October 2012, the “transitional arrangement” where the ACCC...
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Lonsdale Australia Limited v Paul’s Retail Pty Ltd & Anor [2012] FCA 584
The Federal Court recently handed down a decision of much importance to importers, providing room for trade mark owners to prevent sales of products bearing their marks in certain...
The Federal Court recently handed down a decision of much importance to importers, providing room for trade mark owners...
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Trade Mark Official Fee Changes at IP Australia
IP Australia has recently announced changes to the official fees payable for various trade mark matters to encourage use of IP Australia's "approved means" for filing of applications and...
IP Australia has recently announced changes to the official fees payable for various trade mark matters to encourage use...
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AUSTRALASIA
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill received Royal Assent from the Governor General on 15 April 2012. The amendments relating to the Trade Marks Act 1995...
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill received Royal Assent from the Governor General on 15 April...
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