An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 16 January 2014 – 10 April 2014.
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Please note that the information in the tables below is correct as at the date of the Patent Office Journal but is subject to change. Please check AUSPAT for the current status of any of the patents below.
Opposition Proceedings
Opposition Lodged
Acceptance of the following patent applications has been opposed:
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2006336598 | Glaucoma treatment device | Transcend Medical, Inc. | Glaukos Corporation |
| 2007229741 | Data storage medium and method for manufacturing it | Giesecke & Devrient GmbH | Innovia Security Pty |
| 2010294852 | Elongated security feature comprising machine-readable magnetic regions | Giesecke & Devrient GmbH | Innovia Security Pty Ltd |
| 2010332441 | Method of treating wastewater and producing an activated sludge having a high biopolymer production potential | Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Support | Paques B.V. |
| 2007224116 | Endocrine precursor cells, pancreatic hormone-expressing cells and methods of production | ViaCyte, Inc. | BioTime, Inc. |
| 2009336797 | Dye Solution | Fluoron GmbH | D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) BV |
| 2010202253 | Compositions, methods and systems for inferring bovine traits | Cargill, Inc.; Branhaven LLC | IP Organisers Pty. Ltd. |
| 2013204930 | Therapeutics using multiple injections of cells | Cell Ideas Pty Ltd | Magellan Stem Cells Pty Ltd |
| 2011201004 | A method and system for gaming | SHFL Entertainment (Australasia) Pty Limited | Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited |
| 2011213836 | Bioeffective krill oil compositions | Aker Biomarine AS | Olympic Seafood AS |
| 2013202342 | Wear assembly | Esco Corporation | Caterpillar Inc. |
| 2007215334 | Polynucleotides and polypeptide sequences involved in the process of bone remodeling | Alethia Biotherapeutics Inc. | Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited |
| 2010230688 | Mobile crusher | TAKRAF GmbH | ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions GmbH |
| 2010276161 | Method for evaluating shaped charge perforation test cores using computer tomographic images thereof | InGrain, Inc. | Lithicon Australia Pty Ltd |
| 2013202166 | IV Catheter | B Braun Melsungen AG | Chrysiliou, K. |
| 2010335202 | Net replacement film | Trioplast AB | Combipac B.V. |
| 2012212405 | A hose deployment device | Innovation Realisation Pty Ltd | The Crown in the Right of the State of New South Wales (Fire and Rescue NSW) |
| 2007335195 | Artificial selection method and reagents | Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Limited | Meat & Livestock Australia Limited |
| 2012222102 | Lightweight, reduced density fire rated gypsum panels | United States Gypsum Company | CSR Building Products Limited |
| 2009204252 | Portable multifunction device with interface reconfiguration mode | Apple Inc. | Fisher, G. |
Opposition Withdrawn
Opposition to acceptance of the following applications have been withdrawn:
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2007309154 | Reclosable packages for confectionery products | Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company | KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC |
| 2008291978 | A new method for making krill meal | Aker Biomarine AS | Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. |
| 2006230761 | Patterned optical structures with enhanced security feature | JDS Uniphase Corporation | Securency International Pty Ltd |
| 2007326985 | Modified soluble FGF receptor Fc fusions with improved biological activity | Aventis Pharma S.A. | Five Time Therapeutic,Inc |
| 2005234498 | Multicasting multimedia content distribution system | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2005306361 | Method and apparatus for secure transfer of previously broadcasted content | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2005306362 | Method and apparatus for secure transfer and playback of multimedia content | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2006344734 | Method and apparatus for secure transfer and playback of multimedia content | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2006344735 | In-band data recognition and synchronization system | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2007224180 | Customizing DVR functionality | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2007225374 | Recommended recording and downloading guides | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2007269944 | Method and apparatus for advertisement placement in a user dialog on a set-top box | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2007294935 | Personal content distribution network | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2007314276 | Method for enhancing television advertising viewership | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2008205164 | Authorable content rating system | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2008254894 | Multimedia content search and recording scheduling system | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2008254906 | Media data content search system | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2008337508 | Compressible decorative paper impregnating agent which can be printed by the inkjet method | TECHNOCELL DEKOR GMBH & CO. KG | Laminex Group Pty Limited |
| 2009202614 | Automatic detection of program subject matter and scheduling padding | TiVo Inc. | FOXTEL Management Pty Ltd |
| 2011202891 | A lockable chain winder | ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty Limited | Pacific Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd |
| 2005202186 | Edging improvements | Haysom, D.; Haysom, R. | Curv-Rite, Inc. |
| 2009243527 | Controlled release formulation | Euro-Celtique S.A. | Sandoz Pty Ltd |
| 2008253590 | Vibrating screen panel | Ludowici Australia Pty Ltd | Schenk Process Australia Pty Ltd |
Opposition Dismissed
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2004281345 | Al-Mg-Si alloy suited for extrusion | Norsk Hydro ASA | Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited |
| 2005238278 | Sacrificial anode assembly | Vector Corrosion Technologies Ltd | Concrete Preservation Technologies Ltd |
| 2003258753 | Diesel fuel composition, comprising components based on biological raw material, obtained by hydrogenating and decomposition fatty acids | Neste Oil Oyj | BP International Limited |
Applications Withdrawn
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2008202359 | Modular lng process | BP Corporation North America Inc. | Woodside Energy Limited |
| 2008247331 | Improvements in the manufacture of B-stage resin impregnated papers or non-wovens | Depco-TRH Pty Ltd | Laminex Group Pty Limited |
| 2006254436 | Data carrier and method for the production thereof | Giesecke & Devrient GmbH | Securency International Pty Ltd |
| 2007229741 | Data storage medium and method for manufacturing it | Giesecke & Devrient GmbH | Innovia Security Pty Ltd |
| 2005299246 | Energy management method and system | Dux Manufacturing Limited | Rheem Australia Pty Limited |
| 2005330654 | Dosage forms of risedronate | Warner Chilcott Company, LLC | Apotex Pty Ltd |
| 2009200048 | Marine power distribution and propulsion systems | Converteam Technology Ltd | SIEMENS AG |
| 2009286034 | Optimized flavored polymeric compositions | A. Schulman, Inc. | Shock Doctor, Inc. |
Extensions of Term of Standard Patents
Applications Filed
| Title | Applicant | Reg Aprroval Date & Goods | |
| 2002330681 | Vaccines comprising aluminium adjuvants and histidine | Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics S.r.l. | 14 Aug 2013 BEXSERO |
| 2005260243 | A combination composition | AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited | 23 Dec 2013 MAXIGESIC maxigesic |
| 2002339217 | Hybrid and tandem expression of Neisserial proteins | Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics S.r.l | 14 Aug 2013 BEXSERO |
| 2002344419 | Alpha-form or beta-form cyrstal of acetanilide derivative | Astellas Pharma Inc. | 17 Oct 2013 BETMIGA mirabegron |
| 2003274511 | Polypeptide-vaccines for broad protection against hypervirulent meningococcal lineages | Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics S.r.l. | 14 Aug 2013 BEXSERO |
| 2006201153 | Combination Neisserial compositions | Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics S.r.l. | 14 Aug 2013 BEXSERO |
| 2008234959 | Hybrid and tandem expression of Neisserial proteins | Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics S.r.l. | 14 Aug 2013 BEXSERO |
| 2004260761 | Novel compounds having inhibitory activity against sodium-dependent transporter | Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation | 12 Sep 2013 INVOKANA canagliflozin (as hemihydrate) |
| 2004318013 | Dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitors | Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited | 17 Sep 2013 NESINA alogliptin (as benzoate) |
| 2006283726 | Process for preparing maytansinoid antibody conjugates | ImmunoGen, Inc. | 03 Sep 2013 KADCYLA trastuzumab emtansine rch |
| 2007329895 | Crystalline form of 1- (beta-D-glucopyranosyl) -4 -methyl- 3- [5- (4 -fluorophenyl) -2-thienylmethyl] benzene hemihydrate | Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation | 12 Sep 2013 INVOKANA canagliflozin (as hemihydrate) |
| 2002344182 | Influenza vaccine composition | GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Branch of SmithKline Beecham Pharma GmbH & Co. KG | 28 Aug 2013 FLUARIX TETRA inactivated split influenza vaccine suspension for injection |
| 2004215428 | Aminoheteroaryl compounds as protein kinase inhibitors | Sugen, Inc. | 27 Sep 2013 XALKORI crizotinib |
| 2004251866 | Pharmaceutical composition comprising cyclic somatostatin analogues | Novartis AG | 01 Nov 2013 SIGNIFOR pasireotide |
| 2004282491 | Method of targeting specific cell populations using cell-binding agent maytansinoid conjugates linked via a non-cleavable linker, said conjugates, and methods of making said conjugates | ImmunoGen, Inc. | 03 Sep 2013 KADCYLA (trastuzumab emtansine rch) |
| 2005249490 | Antibody drug conjugates and methods | Genentech, Inc. | 03 Sep 2013 KADCYLA (trastuzumab emtansine rch) |
| 2006200742 | Novel vaccine composition | GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Branch of SmithKline Beecham Pharma GmbH & Co. KG | 28 Aug 2013 FLUARIX TETRA inactivated split influenza vaccine suspension for injection |
| 2006263964 | Immunogenic composition | GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A. | 29 Aug 2013 NIMENRIX meningococcal (groups A,C,W-135,Y) poly saccharide tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine |
| 2006323025 | Polymorphs of a c-Met/HGFR inhibitor | Pfizer Products Inc. | 27 Sep 2013 XALKORI crizotinib |
| 2009202707 | Human antibodies that bind human TNFalpha | AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd | 10 Dec 2003 HUMIRA adaliimumab (rch) |
| 2003244799 | Combination of azelastine and steroids | Cipla Limited | 14 Jan 2014 DYMISTA azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate |
| 2005276132 | Pyrazole-substituted aminoheteroaryl compounds as protein kinase inhibitors | Pfizer Inc. | 27 Sep 2013 XALKORI crizotinib |
| 2005276135 | Enantiomerically pure aminoheteroaryl compounds as protein kinase inhibitors | Pfizer Inc. | 27 Sep 2013 XALKORI crizotinib |
Applications Accepted
| Patent No | Title | Applicant | Reg Aprroval Date & Goods |
| 2005258320 | Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette transporters | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 09 Jul 2013 KALYDECO (ivacaftor) |
| 2010249302 | Modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 09 Jul 2013 KALYDECO (ivacaftor) |
| 2004319756 | Polymer-based sustained release device | Alkermes, Inc.; Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 20 Dec 2012 BYDUREON exenatide |
| 2004318013 | Dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitors | Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited | 17 Sep 2013 NESINA alogliptin (as benzoate) |
| 2006332726 | Solid forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. | 09 Jul 2013 KALYDECO (ivacaftor) |
| 2004215428 | Aminoheteroaryl compounds as protein kinase inhibitors | Sugen, Inc. | 27 Sep 2013 XALKORI crizotinib |
| 2004260761 | Novel compounds having inhibitory activity against sodium-dependent transporter | Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation | 27 Sep 2013 INVOKANA canagliflozin (as hemihydrate) |
| 2005276132 | Pyrazole-substituted aminoheteroaryl compounds as protein kinase inhibitors | Pfizer Inc. | 27 Sep 2013 XALKORI crizotinib |
| 2005276135 | Enantiomerically pure aminoheteroaryl compounds as protein kinase inhibitors | Pfizer Inc. | 27 Sep 2013 XALKORI crizotinib |
| 2007329895 | Crystalline form of 1- (beta-D-glucopyranosyl) -4 -methyl- 3- [5- (4 -fluorophenyl) -2-thienylmethyl] benzene hemihydrate | Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation | 12 Sep 2013 INVOKANA canagliflozin (as hemihydrate) |
| 2001289778 | Somatostatin analogues | Novartis AG | 01 Nov 2013 SIGNIFOR pasireotide |
| 2003244799 | Combination of azelastine and steroids | Cipla Limited | 14 Jan 2014 DYMISTA azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate |
| 2004251866 | Pharmaceutical composition comprising cyclic somatostatin analogues | Novartis AG | 01 Nov 2013 SIGNIFOR pasireotide |
| 2005260243 | A combination composition | AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited | 23 Dec 2013 MAXIGESIC maxigesic |
Extensions granted
| Patent No | Title | Applicant | Approval Date & Goods | Expiry Date |
| 2005287404 | HER2 antibody composition | Genentech, Inc. | 6 May 2013 PERJETA pertuzumab |
22 Jul 2028 |
| 2005295394 | Antibody formulation in histidine-acetate buffer | Genentech, Inc. | 6 May 2013 PERJETA pertuzumab |
06 May 2028 |
| 2008261137 | Antibodies to OPGL | Amgen Inc.; Amgen Fremont Inc. | 07 Jun 2010 PROLIA denosumab |
06 May 2028 |
| 2009217435 | Xanthine derivative, production and use thereof as a medicament | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG | 01 Nov 2011 TRAJENTA linagliptin |
07 Jun 2025 |
| 2010200660 | The treatment of respiratory diseases | Sosei R&D Ltd. | 12 Nov 2012 TOVANOR BREEZHALER glycopyrronium |
09 Apr 2025 |
Surrendered and Revoked Letters Patent
Surrendered Letters Patent
| Patent No. | Title | Patentee | Date of Patent |
| 2010100507 | Document classification toolbar | Titus Inc | 10.06.2010 |
| 2011100458 | A solar air heating system with a heat storage | Sokolov | 19.05.2011 |
Revocation of Letters Patent
| Patent No. | Title | Patentee | Date of Patent |
| 2007237237 | Organic photosensitive optoelectronic device | The Trustees of Princeton University | 12.12.2013 |
| 2006269934 | Treatment of cancer | Bipar Sciences, Inc. | 09.01.2014 |
| 2012101554 | Conjugation process of bacterial polysaccharides to carrier proteins | GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals s.a. | 16.01.2014 |
| 2013101517 | PIPE SYSTEM AND BUILDING DESIGN | Sellick ConsultantsPty Ltd | 30.01.2014 |
