ArticleChanges to designs registrationIn a similar way to patents, the registration number of designs will now align with the nine digit application number. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleTransfer pricing annual review 2018 – Financier WorldwideAdvice on the significant changes and developments in transfer pricing over the past 12 months.AustraliaTaxSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleGender diversity study in ASX 201-500 companiesThis report describes corporate benefits from when expert input is sought from people from a broad range of backgrounds.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleFederal Budget ReviewOur colleagues have examined last night's budget and explored its impact and what it means for companies. AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleCommowealth of Australia unsuccessful in its claim for A$325 million damagesArticle notes & provides link to recent patent law decision where Commonwealth lost its claim for damages & link to previous article.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleConsiderations relating to drafting the patent specificationThis article discusses the three main reasons why patent specifications are complex to draft.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleIntellectual property – strategic use and management in the resources sectorIn the resources sector, where innovation could provide key competitive advantages, a strong IP strategy is often vital.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleThe art of invention: From the perspective of a patent attorneyThe article uses an example to illustrate the process of developing an invention, from concept to commercialisation.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleBest Australian trade mark cases 2019This is a selection of the more interesting trademark cases for 2019, with an indication of the types of issues covered.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleReforming the R&D Tax IncentiveThese proposed changes will impact on how Australia capitalises on its innovation strategy and competitive position.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleWhat you should know about the EMDG programWith the end of financial year approaching, are you getting the most out of your Export Market Development Grant?AustraliaInternational LawSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleBest Australian and New Zealand trade mark cases 2020Welcome to Shelston IP's round up of some of the best Australian and New Zealand trade mark cases for 2020.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleBest Patent Cases 2016 AustraliaWelcome to Shelston IP's round-up of the best and most significant patent cases from Australia delivered during 2016.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleBest patent cases 2017 AustraliaThis articles discusses recent significant decisions, interlocutory applications for injunctions and various other orders. .AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleCOVID-19 update: IP Australia has now extended its streamlined relief measures until 31 January 2021 to provide more certainty over the holiday periodIP Australia provides free extensions of time of up to three months, if a deadline cannot be met because of COVID-19. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleDoes legal ownership of intangibles and intellectual properties equate to economic ownership?Examination of OECD guidelines related to intangibles & IP, including entitlement of the legal owner to the associated profits. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleGene Patent Modifications AvoidedA long awaited Australian Senate committee report into gene patenting has recently been released, providing totally inconclusive results, meaning the status quo on gene patents is maintained for now. The terms of reference for the inquiry directed the Committee to consider the impacts of gene patents on healthcare, medical research and the health and wellbeing of Australians.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleIntellectual property & the pharmaceutical industry: Interview for the Annual Pharmaceutical Law, Reform & Regulation Conference2016A Principal from Shelston IP discusses the current issues surrounding patent law and the pharmaceutical industry. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleIP Australia extends period for requesting extensions of time for deadlines which cannot be met due to COVID-19IP Australia provides a streamlined process for requesting an extension of time for delays caused by the COVID-19 crisis. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) remains open - for nowFollowing from the recent political partisanship in the US there has been a shutdown of non-essential government services.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers