The Full Court's decision attempts to clarify the patentability of computer-implemented inventions under Australian law.

Discussion about recent trademark case where IRIDE opposed application to register MY RIDE.

The decision is considering the patentability of isolated human genes claimed in patents held by Myriad Genetics, Inc.

Outlines ways in which businesses use AI for the benefit of their customers, and IP considerations of AI systems.

Measures consist of 48 articles & provide detailed guidelines under the framework of the Regulations. Key points discussed.

Further shrinking of the examination period would be welcomed by applicants, as legal rights can be secured earlier.

It is anticipated that the Madrid Protocol for trademark registration will be implemented in Hong Kong in 2022 or 2023.

The Indian Registrar of Trade Marks had previously announced the abandonment of trade mark applications and oppositions.

The EUIPO multi-jurisdictional design searching platform now includes design data from IP Offices in New Zealand.

Since 01.01.17, in Singapore the chinese language can be used for international patent applications.

Singapore has become the 58th member of the international Locarno Agreement on the classification of industrial design.

Singapore ranked top again due to its robust IP rights protection laws.

From 30 December 2019, applicants from Vietnam can begin using the Hague System to protect their industrial designs.

The Productivity Commission's latest report recommends software and business methods be excluded from being patented.

A study on the low economic impact of the innovation patent system has now led to an undercurrent of calls to abolish it.

This outcome is likely to restrict the marketing activities of potential infringers in the lead-up to the patent expiry.

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The Patent Office has recently released new guidelines on the patentability of computer implemented inventions.

Occasionally our clients receive unsolicited correspondence from companies offering IP protection or promotion services. As a rule of thumb, letters from unfamiliar organisations, especially letters requesting payment for unsolicited services, should be treated with caution.

The CNIPA announced that only electronic copies of trade mark registration certificates will be issued in 2022.