Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick at BIO 2014

Debra Yin Foo and Scott Whitmore will be attending the 2014 BIO International Convention from June 21-27 in San Diego.  The BIO International Convention is the largest event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech from all over the globe.   Debra and Scott will be on hand for meetings.  If you …
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When does prior public use of an invention become novelty destroying?

The recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia in Damorgold Pty Ltd v JAI Products Pty Ltd [2014] FCA 150 has provided some useful guidance as to when prior public use of an invention constitutes prior art for the purposes of assessing the novelty and inventiveness of a patented invention. The decision also sets …
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