ArticleThe CPTPP places IP in the too-hard basketThe CPTPP (initially the TPP) has resolved to continue to reach agreement, but without certain clauses, such as IP. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleThe curious case of IP and the TPPA-11The TPPA-11 is what remains of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade Agreement following the US withdrawal.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleTrade mark dispute: Rolex SA v LG Display Co Ltd [2020] ATMO 136 (13 August 2020)When adopting a new trade mark, applicants must consider if that mark could be found similar to another existing mark.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleTrade marks in the metaverseThe metaverse is said to be a new version of the internet, so consider trademark registration as for virtual assets.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleVictoria Beckham fails to protect her VB trade markVictoria Beckham should have registered her VB trade mark as soon as she commenced using that trade mark in Australia.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleThe CPTPP has been signed – no United States and IP LiteThe CPTPP isn't missing only the US – the TPP text has been stripped of several "polarising" clauses, including IP.AustraliaInternational LawSpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleNew Australian mandatory data breach law introduced to Parliament: more changes to privacy law Mandatory data breach law adds to the privacy law businesses must comply withh.AustraliaPrivacySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleChina update: eagerly awaited new patent law amendment draft now available for discussionSummary of key points from the amendments to patent laws in China.ChinaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleGuidelines for Patent Examination – Changes for AI, Big Data and softwareChanges mark an expansion of patent allowances to incorporate technological advancements and future developments.ChinaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleLandmark IP Decision by China Supreme CourtA dispute over patents and technology secrets related to new energy vehicle chassis technology. ChinaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleNew Draft Trade Mark Law Strengthens Brand ProtectionThe draft law takes aim at the widespread use of "registered but not used" marks, which have been difficult to eliminate in China. ChinaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleMalaysian Trade Marks Update – Trademarks Bill 2019The article includes key changes introduced in Trademarks Bill 2019, which proposes to replace the Trade Marks Act 1976.MalaysiaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleAt what point is data breach reporting overkill?New Zealand intends to introduce a mandatory data breach reporting law as part of its proposed privacy act reforms.New ZealandPrivacySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleSingapore | Updates to patent drug linkage system clarifies declaration requirements Singapore's Health Products (Therapeutic Products) Regulations have clarified an often onerous aspect of registering.SingaporeIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleAustralia | The Copyright Stalemate Deepens As Albanese Centralises AI PolicyAustralia's refusal to introduce a text and data mining exemption for AI training has sparked a high-stakes confrontation between global AI companies promising billions in infrastructure investment and creative industries fighting to preserve copyright protections.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleBig Data: Legal Challenges (Full Report)This paper considers the legal challenges associated with the acquisition and protection of large volumes of data assets.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleCopyright in product design: more protection for your buck in New ZealandNew Zealand copyright law provides much wider protection to product designs than many other countries.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleGoogle Book Search Program - Threat Or Opportunity?Google has achieved a major breakthrough with its online book project following the settlement of its long-running litigation with various publishers.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers
ArticleRecent updates to New Zealand trade marks guidelines: Ownership and divisionalsIf an application is made by a person who cannot claim ownership, the trademark may be invalid on the basis of ownership.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySpruson & Ferguson Lawyers