Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up 9 January 2014

An Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 9 January 2014.  If you wish to start any non-use proceeding against trade marks of others, or if your own trademarks have had non-use proceedings brought against them by third parties, please contact us.

PPSR transitional period ends 31 January 2014: Take action now!

In January 2012, the Australian Government established a new system for the creation, priority and enforcement of security interests in personal property (including intellectual property). On 31 Janury 2014, the transitional period for businesses to record any security interest existing before the commencement of the the Personal Properties Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPS Act) expires. …
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Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up 9 January 2014

An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 9 January 2014. If you wish to oppose the registration of trade marks of others, or if your own applications have been opposed by third parties, please contact us.

Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up 19 December 2013

An Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 19 December 2013. If you wish to start any non-use proceeding against trade marks of others, or if your own trademarks have had non-use proceedings brought against them by third parties, please contact us.

Australian Pharmaceutical Patents Expiring January 2014

Below is a report from IP Organisers (an independent service company of Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick) detailing Australian Pharmaceutical Patents (that have been granted extensions) and that are due to expire in the coming month.

Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up 12 December 2013

An Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 12 December 2013. If you wish to start any non-use proceeding against trade marks of others, or if your own trademarks have had non-use proceedings brought against them by third parties, please contact us.

Australian Patent Journal Round-Up 14 November – 12 December 2013

An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 14 November – 12 December 2013. If you wish to oppose the grant of a patent, or if your grant own application has been opposed by third parties, please contact us.