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Outlines some of the changes designed to ensure that TM examinations align with global TM office standards.

A provisional specification should be drafted with the same care as would be applied to a complete patent specification.

Discussion about a recent trade mark case where section 60 was considered.

On 9 July 2009, Hearing Officer Claudia Murray denied vigneron, Andrew Harris, exclusive use of the word "Regions" in respect of "alcoholic beverages including wine". A trade mark application was filed and this article details the process.

Without authorisation from HCA, QKW copied and provided halal certificates to S and White Heaven for their stores.

Inventors and Applicants need to ensure that the data used to support their patent applications comply with relevant laws relating to the use of patient data.

The Chinese government has indicated their intention for more intense IPR protection through new recently issued guidelines.

The Myanmar government had planned a "soft opening" period of the new Trademark Law for six months from 1 January 2020.

This is a summary of the TGIL contents as well as recommendations for those interested in registering GIs in Myanmar.

In March 2010, we reported on continuing progress toward New Zealand's new Patents Act. Specifically, it was noted that, in its report to Parliament following public consultation on the Patents Bill 2008 (PB), the Commerce Select Committee provided a real "curveball" in purporting to now exclude computer software from patentability

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) recently implemented changes to their trade mark proceedings.

PNG has a robust system of patent and design rights, but delays can mean that granting a patent can take up to ten years.

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and ASEAN partner offices have launched ASPEC+, a new collaborative patent examination programme designed to enable simultaneous examination across multiple ASEAN jurisdictions. This initiative promises enhanced efficiency and greater alignment of examination outcomes for applicants seeking regional patent protection, though success depends on careful strategic planning and informed prosecution approaches.

This annual round up of trade mark cases includes a summary of major trade mark decisions in Australia and NZ in 2014.

The Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 is now in force in New South Wales. Serious penalties apply for a breach of this Act which goes much further than its predecessor.

Australia is at a pivotal moment in clean technology development, driven by aligned international and domestic initiatives.

Article discusses effects of the decision in the recent FFC case regarding an anticipated infringement of a patent.