Australian Patent Journal Round-Up 21 February 2013

An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 21 February 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)
2004210965 Altered FAD2 and FAD3 genes in brassica and the molecular marker-assisted detection thereof Dow AgroSciences LLC Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc
2007259122 Simultaneous, separate or sequential therapeutic use of at least one botulinum neurotoxin and of at least one opiate derivative Ipsen Pharma S.A.S. Allergan, Inc.
2009243527 Controlled release formulation Euro-Celtique S.A. Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd
2011201135 Wear assembly ESCO Corporation Ronneby Road Pty Ltd
2011201135 Wear assembly ESCO Corporation CQMS Pty Ltd

Opposition Withdrawn

Opposition to acceptance of the following applications has been withdrawn, and the application shall proceed to sealing:

Application No. Title Applicant(s) Opponent(s)
2003229403 Heap leaching Technological Resources Pty Ltd BHP Billiton SA Limited
2011200087 Deformable mechanical pipe coupling Victaulic Company Tyco Fire Products LP

Opposition Dismissed

No additional opposition proceedings have been dismissed.

Applications Withdrawn

No additional applications have been withdrawn following opposition.

 

Extensions of Term of Standard Patents

Applications Filed

No applications 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.

Extensions granted

No applications for Extension of Term have been granted under Section 76.

 

Surrendered and Revoked Letters Patent

Surrendered Letters Patent

No patents have been offered for surrender.

Revocation of Letters Patent

No patents have been wholly or partially revoked in accordance with Section 137.