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    Court finds claims lack utility for not satisfying a composite promise in a patent specification

    Patent specifications must be clear that any multiple promises of the invention are not stated as a composite promise.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Crocodile International Pte Limited v Lacoste [2016] NZCA 111

    This case considered non-use of trademarks.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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Deceptive similarity in logo marks and the importance of early trade mark registration

Despite sailing through examination and being accepted for registration, the registration of the trade mark was opposed.
AustraliaIntellectual Property
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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    From vinyl to digital - the second hand digital music market and implications for copyright

    Based on Australian copyright law as it currently stands, the resale of digital goods and music might not be permitted.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Intellectual property enforcement trends positive for foreign entities

    Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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    Investment perks in Early Stage Innovation Companies (ESICs): Encouraging investment in your cleantech start-up

    Investors financing eligible Early Stage Innovation Companies may be entitled to tax concessions and CGT exemptions.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    IP Australia official fee changes – for better or worse…?

    With the world in the grip of a pandemic, the timing of IP Australia fee increases may have raised one or two eyebrows.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    IPOS extends SG IP FAST programme and ends File-to-Grant programme

    Updates on accelerated examination options in Singapore.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Storm clouds around AI patentability

    There has been a general reluctance of patent offices to recognise and protect this significant new technology.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Understanding the differences between patentability (novelty) and freedom to operate prior art searching

    Article explains prior art searches, their differences and when they are appropriate. .
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    World Intellectual Property Day 2020 – Innovate for a green future

    A look at the patent system in general, cleantech patents in focus and considers a few Tricks of the Trade re cleantech patents.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Privacy In Australia | Reflecting On 2025 And Tips For Preparing For 2026

    2026 is shaping up to be an even more challenging year for privacy compliance in Australia.
    AustraliaPrivacy
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Colour-fool? Do not miss the rise of colour-combination marks in China

    China has allowed the registration of colour-combination trademarks since 2001, but their treatment is still confusing.
    ChinaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    New trends for patent examination? Draft Amendments to the Guidelines of Patent Examination

    Summary of the proposed changes below, and discuss what this means for patent holders and applicants.
    ChinaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    When fragrance speaks a foreign tongue | the Kaori trademark battle

    umakilla Ltd v The Registrar of Trademarks [2023] 11 MLJ 691.
    ChinaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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    Daisy-chaining of divisionals to be nipped in the bud following NZ Government review?

    The facility to "daisy chain" divisionals from applications proceeding under the Patents Act 1953 may be under threat.
    New ZealandIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    ZIP – Infringe Now. Pay Later?

    Firstmac Limited v Zip Co Limited [2025] FCAFC 30
    AustraliaConsumer Protection
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    5 strategies to use the prior art to assist in product development

    Searching prior art (everything known and published in the field at the time) is essential when developing inventions.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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    Biosimilar medicines in Australia

    The Australian Government hopes its investment in biosimilars will provide significant savings and improve competition.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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    Case Note: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd v Evergreen Television Pty Ltd [2019] FCAFC 71

    The decision exposes difficulties in pleading in a proceeding that, while being an appeal, is heard as a de novo hearing.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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