Time and Tide Waits For No One – Especially When the Bar is Raised

The “Raising the Bar” amendments made substantial changes to the Patents Regulations 1991 (Cth) in so far as they relate to the conduct of patent oppositions including the regulations relevant to seeking an extension of time in which to file evidence. Under the previous regime, multiple extensions of time were routinely obtained. As the recent …
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Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up 21 November 2013

An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 21 November 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 Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up 14 November 2013

An Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 14 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.

Australian Patent Journal Round-Up 31 October – 14 November 2013

An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 31 October – 14 November 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.

Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up 14 November 2013

An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 14 November 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 Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up 7 November 2013

An Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 7 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.