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    The gene patent dichotomy between the US and Australia

    The differences between US and Australian patent eligibility practices for gene-based inventions are included in a table.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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    The Importance Of "Ascertained" In Obviousness

    The Full Federal Court (FFC) has dismissed an appeal by the Australian Patent Office (APO) against a Federal Court decision that US patents revealed in a novelty search did not satisfy the "ascertain" requirement for inventive step, and so could not be used to invalidate an Australian patent for obviousness.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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The plausibility threshold for patent specifications remains low in Australia

The Evolva and MacroGenics decisions provide some guidance on how the Australian Patent Office could assess plausibility.
AustraliaIntellectual Property
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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    Use of the PCT system, and advantages and benefits of International Preliminary Examination (IPE)

    Article discusses filing patent applications using the PCT system and the IPE and outlines the benefits of each.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Protecting brands in new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs)

    New generic top-level domains will be introduced in the near future.
    AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    FemTech in Australia – What is going on Down Under?

    FemTech is rapidly growing in Australia, but more health technology options are needed to support Australian women.
    AustraliaTechnology
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Beijing High Peoples Court rules 鹅厂 (Penguin Factory) established connection with Tencent

    Tencent was successful in showing that the Chinese public associated the disputed term with Tencent.
    ChinaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Patent law reforms to embrace international patent practice

    Applications filed on or after 28 October 2024 will be subjected to the amended Patent Law.
    IndonesiaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Reimagining New Zealand patent best practice

    Examines ideas as to how attorneys and applicants can effectively manage the prosecution of NZ patent applications.
    New ZealandIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    A brief guide to navigating the complexities of trade secrets vs patent protection

    IP protection can be achieved through the grant of a patent, or by keeping the invention a "trade secret".
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Are You Master Of Your Domain?

    In February 2008, MarkMonitor, Inc released its latest Brandjacking Index. The Index summarises data collected by the US company on how popular brands are abused online.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Australia-New Zealand SAP and SEP patent reforms facing the chop – opportunity lost?

    The schemes may have streamlined application and examination processes for patent applicants in Australia and New Zealand.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Patent term extensions in Australia: Can a first regulatory approval less than 5 years after the patent filing date be ignored?

    If a patent covers more than one substance for regulatory approval, any term extension is based on the first approval.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Section 62A: Bad Faith in Australia – A brief review of recent trade mark cases

    The relatively new Bad Faith ground of opposition can be a strong basis for action against misappropriation of goodwill.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    The importance of a well-drafted patent specification

    To properly frame a patent specification and draft claims, lawyers must know how products and services are commercialised.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Trade Marks: ACTAZIN v ActiPhen – A tale of two cities or in the ear of the beholder?

    Trade Marks Office decisions in Australia & NZ reach different conclusions. What does this mean?
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Trademarks: Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012

    The penalties for offences relating to the misuse of trademarks, including using false trademarks, have been increased.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Validity and infringement of diagnostic method patent claims

    This case examines different approaches in Australia, Europe and US in assessing patentability of diagnostic methods.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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    What the High Court decision in Aristocrat means for patent owners

    Key takeaways from recent case where judges were divided as to the proper characterisation of the Aristocrat invention.
    AustraliaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
  • Article

    Trade mark applications: China classification

    Explanation of unique classification of goods & services & examination practices in China to help decision making for brand owners.
    ChinaIntellectual Property
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
    Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
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