An extension of time to file evidence in an opposition has ultimately been found allowable on the basis of “other circumstances”, where emails regarding deadlines were sent but not received due to a blocklist. Extensions of time to do certain acts under the Patents Act are available subject to requirements and regulations – which are …
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A recent interlocutory decision[1] of Justice Beach has considered the various ways to accelerate litigation through use of strike out motions, summary dismissal and expedited trial. The decision also provides important guidance on the Court’s approach to the increasingly potent ground of best method as a means of attacking patents and some insights for pharmaceuticals …
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We are delighted that POF has been recognised as a top Australian IP firm in the MIP IP Stars Awards for 2021, achieving the following awards: ‘Trans-Tasman IP Firm of the Year’; ‘Trademark (Patent & Trademark Attorney Firms) Firm of the Year’; and the Australia ‘Impact Case of the Year award’ for our work in …
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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is on 17 May. It celebrates LGBTQIA+ people globally and raises awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination. This year’s theme is Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing! The powerful theme was chosen due to the recent challenges that the world has faced this past year. …
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Under the federal budget handed down on Tuesday night, the government will launch a patent box scheme targeted at the medical and biotechnology sector. The scheme, to be launched from 1 July 2022, should further encourage the commercialisation of medical and biotech innovations in Australia. Under the patent box, income derived from eligible patents will …
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What do Beeple, Jack Dorsey, Cryptokitties, Grimes, and William Shatner have in common? They’ve all made money, and in some cases headlines, by selling NFTs. The internet has been buzzing about NFTs for some time now – but even if you’ve heard of them, you may still find yourself asking “What is an NFT?” and …
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We are delighted to announce that POF has achieved a Tier 1 ranking for Trade Mark Prosecution in the 2021 Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) IP Stars awards. POF Principals Michael O’Donnell and Russell Waters, have also been named IP Stars for their trade mark work. These rankings are a reflection of the calibre of work we do …
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The validity of an Australian design registration requires that the registered owner is properly entitled to the design rights. The Australian Designs Office decision in Manuel Canestrini v Ilan El[1] demonstrates that a failure to satisfy this requirement can result in revocation of a design registration. The decision also highlights that a request for revocation …
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There is a running joke being shared online among IT professionals that the leading force in digital transformation was the COVID-19 pandemic, not the CEO or CTO as one might expect. While humorous, there is an element of truth to this. As the world went into various forms of lockdown, many businesses were forced to …
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IP Australia’s generous Streamlined COVID-19 Extensions of Time regime is coming to an end on 31 March 2021. Details of the Streamlined COVID-19 Extensions of Time can be found here. Beyond that date, extensions of time will still be available, but only on a case-by-case basis for Applicants and Attorneys who continue to be impacted …
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