Australian Patent Opposition Round-Up 29 March 2012
An Australian Patent Opposition Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 29 March 2012.
Raising the Bar Bill passes Parliament
On 20 March 2012 the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill 2012 was passed by the House of Representatives. It is likely that the Bill will receive the Governor General’s assent and become law in the next few weeks.
WIPO Launches New PCT Licensing Feature
WIPO have launched a new PCT feature in which applicants interested in licensing their invention related to their international PCT application can request the International Bureau to make this information publicly available.
WIPO sees Green: Launch of the Sustainable Technology Marketplace
WIPO has launched a pilot program – WIPO GREEN – a database where companies and others can upload details of technologies for sale or licensing across a broad range of green and sustainable disciplines.
The Growing Problem of Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
The International Narcotics Control Board has released its 2011 report. It includes some interesting commentary on counterfeit pharmaceutical products.
Senate passes “Raising the Bar”
The much anticipated “Raising the Bar” Bill was passed by the Senate last night without amendment. It is expected to go to the House of Representatives later this week, with Royal Assent to follow shortly thereafter.
Hearing to begin in controversial gene patent case
The test case assessing the validity of patent claims directed towards genetic material will begin in the Federal Court next week.
USPTO: Proposed Rules Packages for America Invents Act
The USPTO have released proposed rules packages under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) which are open for comment.
POF Sponsors Cleantech Forum
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick is proud to sponsor the 8th Annual Australasian Cleantech Forum. Additionally, as an associated sponsor, we pleased to offer discount registrations to this important event.
Hiring: Trainee Patent Attorney – Engineering (Melbourne)
We are looking for a Trainee Patent Attorney – Engineering (Mechanical or Civil) in our Melbourne Office. Applications close Monday 30 January 2012. e-mail to: confidential@pof.com.au