An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 29 November 2012.
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Opposition Proceedings
Opposition Lodged
Acceptance of the following patent applications has been opposed:
| Application No. | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2008202757Adipose-derived stem cells and lattices | The Regents of the University of California; University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Amanda Stark & Malcolm Lyons |
| 2010206029Palatable ductile chewable veterinary composition | Novartis AG | Merial Limited |
| 2012100197Power sensor | Embertec Pty Ltd | Trading Green Pty Ltd |
| 2012100624Power monitoring system | Embertec Pty Ltd | Trading Green Pty Ltd |
Opposition Withdrawn
Opposition to acceptance of the following applications has been withdrawn as at 29 November 2012, and the application shall proceed to sealing:
| Application No. | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2004236654Wear assembly for excavator digging edge | ESCO Corporation | CQMS Pty Ltd |
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Applications Withdrawn
No additional applications have been withdrawn following opposition.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 additional application(s) for Extension of Term under Section 70 have been made.
Applications Accepted
The following application(s) for Extension of Term have been accepted under Section 74:
| Patent No. | Patentee(s) | Goods & First Reg. Approval |
| 2006261993
Pyrrolo (2, 3-B) pyridine derivatives as protein kinase inhibitors |
Plexxikon, Inc. | For the goods ZELBORAF vemurafenib
First Reg Approval date: 10 May 2012 |
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. | Patentee(s) | Date of Patent | Title |
| 2010101381 | Arthur McCurley | 17 March 2011 | Bowlers pick |
Revocation of Letters Patent
The following patents have been wholly or partially revoked:
| Patent No. | Patentee(s) | Date of Patent & Title | Details |
| 2011101702 | Celgene Corporation | 31 March 2012A drug dispensing system | This Patent has been revoked as a consequence of a decision by the Commissioner dated 25 June 2012 in relation to Decision issued by delegate APO 2012071 under Section 101F(1) of the Patents Act. |