Since late 2015, IP Australia has been examining patent applications for computer implemented inventions in light of the Full Court judgment in Commissioner of Patents v RPL Central Pty Ltd (2015) FCAFC 177 (RPL Central), but as of mid-2017, we have seen a new interpretation of this judgement become Patent Office practice. For better or …
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The decision in Multisteps Pty Ltd v Specialty Packaging Aust Pty Ltd [2018] FCA 587 has highlighted the importance of the initial instructions and discussions with experts in the evidence gathering process. It has also shed light on the potential liability of individuals having control over conduct ultimately held to infringe. Multisteps commenced proceedings against …
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Did you know that trade mark applications can be opposed on the ground that the application was made in “bad faith”? This is a vague sort of concept, with the test being that the decision to apply for the mark “would be regarded as in bad faith by persons adopting proper standards” – but you …
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Click here to view ‘Women in Innovation’ online With World IP Day being celebrated last week, we asked POF client CSIRO, and two IP firms in the US and UK, what was the most exciting invention they have protected. Here is what they had to say: “A 3D printing machine which used ultrasound images …
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Click here to view ‘Women in Innovation’ online In recognition of World IP Day last week, we asked some of our clients and international IP firms what led them to choose a career path in IP. Here is what they had to say: “I had spent nearly 20 years doing research, the latter part …
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The Full Court of the Federal Court has rejected the appeal by US company Valve Corporation against a decision to fine it AUD3 million for misrepresentations in its online Service Agreement which contained a no refund policy and no guarantee that Valve’s computer games were error-free: Valve Corporation v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2017] …
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Click here to view ‘Women in Innovation’ online Today, 26 April 2018, is World Intellectual Property Day. This year’s theme is ‘Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity’, celebrating the brilliance, creativeness, passion and courage of the women in intellectual property. In recognition of this day, we have created an electronic booklet to unite, inspire …
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IP often receives little or no attention among the extensive and time sensitive legal, financial and business aspects of corporate transactions. More often than not, IP experts are provided with a list of trade marks, patents and designs at the last minute and are asked to determine if there are any IP issues that cannot …
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The Trade Marks Office recently handed down a decision to register a trade mark for the name of the inventor of the sandwich. What follows is a tale of 18th century aristocrats, US chain restaurants and an independent, Aussie café… Flashback: the year is 1792 and nobleman Lord John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, is …
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In 2016, the global apparel market was valued at USD3 trillion and accounted for 2% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product[1]. According to the McKinsey 2017 State of Fashion report, if ranked alongside individual countries’ GDP, the global fashion industry would represent the world’s 7th largest economy[2]. In Australia, the market value of the fashion …
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