Applicants seeking accelerated patent prosecution in SE Asia can enjoy the benefits of the PCT-ASPEC programme.

Launch of the PPH pilot program between MyIPO and IPOS marks a significant step in strengthening patent cooperation.

The implications of the UK withdrawal from the EU for the protection of patents, trade marks and designs are not known.

Apple was found in violation of Masimo patents, related to the calculation of blood oxygen saturation in Apple smartwatches.

This USPTO program provides an alternative to filing a formal appeal during prosecution of a US patent application.

The IOC's proactive approach toward brand protection of the Olympic image will also assist to prevent brand dilution.

Recent patent legislative changes introduced in Australia have changed the deadlines for filing divisional applications.

An existing .au domain name will not be impacted by the introduction of the .au direct domain names.

The APO has progressively implemented measures to expedite examination of divisional applications.

The case of University of Western Australia v Gray (No.20) [2008] FCA 498 considered the validity of an employer's claim to IP developed by one of its employees during the course of their employment.

The ongoing battle between Apple and Samsung continues to wage.

This program, providing support for researchers and SMEs, has two forms of funding: Priming Grants and Bridging Grants.

Article discusses how patents can help start-ups obtain Australian Renewable Energy Agency funding from the government. .

While this decision provides support for the patentability of computer-implemented inventions, it may still be appealed.

Recent decision provides support for the patentability of computer-implemented inventions.

Removing the requirement to file verification certificates will ease the burden on patent applicants and professionals.

Discussion about draft bill that will codify recommendations on the ACIP review of the Designs System.

The High Court has unanimously ruled that isolated naturally occurring nucleic acids are not patentable subject matter.

A standard patent application can, at any time prior to acceptance, be converted to an innovation patent application.

The Federal Government has announced terms of reference and a panel for a review of the pharmaceutical patents system.