An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 14 March 2013.
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Opposition Proceedings
Opposition Lodged
Acceptance of the following patent applications has been opposed:
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2006234593 | Intramedullar osteosynthetic device for two bone parts of the hand and/or foot | Peyrot , J.; Memometal Technologies; Augoyard , M.; Meusnier , T. | Makay , C. |
| 2008203522 | Means of improving the side impact protection of a child safety seat | Britax Childcare Pty Ltd | Infa-Secure Pty Ltd |
| 2009222599 | Portable instant hot water heater | The Coleman Company, Inc. | Primus Australia Pty Limited |
| 2011229160 | Drill bit | CPL Holdings Pty Ltd | Orthopedic Innovation Pty Ltd |
Opposition Withdrawn
No additional opposition to acceptance of the following applications have been withdrawn.
Opposition Dismissed
No additional opposition proceedings have been dismissed.
Applications Withdrawn
No additional Applications for Opposition have been withdrawn:
Extensions of Term of Standard Patents
Applications Filed
No application(s) for Extension of Term under Section 70 have been made.
Applications Accepted
No additional application(s) for Extension of Term have been accepted under Section 74.
Applications Refused
No additional application(s) for Extension of Term have been refused.
Extensions granted
No additional application(s) for Extension of Term have been granted:
Surrendered and Revoked Letters Patent
Surrendered Letters Patent
The following patents have been offered for surrender:
| Patent No. | Title | Patentee | Date of Patent |
| 2010101295 | Humidifying apparatus | Dyson Technology Limited | 02.12.2010 |
| 2010101313 | A fan assembly | Dyson Technology Limited | 09.12.2010 |
Revocation of Letters Patent
The following patents have been wholly or partially revoked in accordance with Section 137 of the Patents Act:
| Patent No. | Title | Patentee | Date of Patent |
| 2008100064 | Improved ceramic/polymer composite resistant material | Bradken Resources Pty Ltd | 17.01.2013 |
| 2003236505 | Vessel sealer and divider for use with small trocars and cannulas | Covidien AG | 24.01.2013 |
| 2011100736 | Printing material container | Seiko Epson Corporation | 17.01.2013 |