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.
An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 22 March 2012
The European Union (EU) has applied for additional geographical indications (GI) for wine to be included in the Australian-European Community Agreement on Trade in Wine.
An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 15 March 2012
The Age reports that chef Heston Blumenthal (owner of a popular restaurant in England called The Fat Duck) has won a battle with the owners of a Darling Harbour restaurant also called Fat Duck.
An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 8 March 2012.
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 International Narcotics Control Board has released its 2011 report. It includes some interesting commentary on counterfeit pharmaceutical products.
An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 1 March 2012.
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.
