Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up 12 December 2013
An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 12 December 2013.
Revised New Zealand Patent Regulations and Fees are up for discussion
Following hot on the heels of the 13 September 2013 royal assent of the New Zealand Patents Act 2013, the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has issued a discussion paper seeking feedback on proposed regulations and fees for the new Act.
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick launches POF Asia Direct
Since our inception, Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) has worked with clients around the world. While in the last century (and the one before!), we focused on our clients’ interests in Europe and America, the 21st century has seen greater focus on the Asian region as a driver of growth. In response to this growth, and …
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Hasta la vista, generic EVISTA; Interlocutory injunction granted by Federal Court
The decision in Eli Lilly and Company v Generic Health Pty Ltd [2013] FCA 1254 continues the recent trend of owners of pharmaceutical patents obtaining interlocutory injunctions to prevent entry of generic products onto the Australian market.
Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up 5 December 2013
An Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 5 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.
Intellectual Property Litigation Round-Up 6 December 2013
An Australian Intellectual Property Litigation Round-Up from the Commonwealth Courts portal for the week ending 6 December 2013.
Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up 5 December 2013
An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 5 December 2013. 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 High Court: Methods of Medical Treatment are Patentable
A majority of the High Court has today held that methods of medical treatment may be patentable subject matter.
Intellectual Property Litigation Round-Up 29 November 2013
An Australian Intellectual Property Litigation Round-Up from the Commonwealth Courts portal for the week ending 29 November 2013.
Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up 28 November 2013
An Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 21 November 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.