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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.

In our 01 February 2007 article, it was reported that opposition proceedings had been brought by Mark Richard Jeffery and Guy Anthony (the Opponents), owners of the trade mark "JEFFERY-WEST" mark in Class 25 against Nautical Concept Pte Ltd (the Applicant), who applied to register the mark "jWEST" in Class 25.

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.

Details and costings of the Future Made in Australia Act, with implications for the cleantech ecosystem.

Skinny labelling - what it is, the various forms. How it plays out in Australia.

Proposed amendments provide further clarification on certain legal aspects concerning patent applications involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Bitstream.

Proposed amendments provide further clarification on certain legal aspects concerning patent applications involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Bitstream.

As AI permeates through all areas of healthcare, its integration into medical devices facilitates profound opportunities for breakthrough innovations in this field.

Recent decision is at odds with the position in Australia & suggests a need to rethink definition of Invention & hence Inventor.

Two recent Federal Court decisions clarify whether parties defending patent infringement claims can raise invalidity grounds they didn't pursue in earlier opposition proceedings. The rulings address when issue estoppel applies to claim construction findings and whether grounds like insufficiency can be re-argued on different factual bases.

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.

Discussion about the latest development in the long-running dispute between New Zealand and Australian honey producers.

BEGA Cheese successfully opposed the registration of BUTTERMITE.