An Australian Intellectual Property Litigation Round-Up from the Commonwealth Courts portal for 29 June to 3 July 2015. We advise our clients (whether as IP owners or as alleged infringers) and act for them in relation to patent litigation, trade mark litigation, registered design litigation, domain name, plant breeder’s rights, confidential information and copyright litigation. …
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Last year, Tesla Motors, the makers of premium electric cars, made news after the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, boldly announced that Tesla Motors is treating its patents as open source. Musk said, ‘Tesla will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology.’ When one considers the patent wars in the mobile space …
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The Government has released its response to proposals for amendments to country of origin labeling for food. It states that the Government will develop proposals for strengthening Australia’s country of origin labeling framework that: would give consumers clearer information about where their food comes from, which would be easier for them to understand, and …
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We are proud to announce five new promotions from 1 July, 2015. Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) has appointed two new Partners, two new Senior Associates and a new Associate. Managing Partner Graham Cowin says, “We congratulate each of our new Partners, Senior Associates and Associate on their career milestone. It is a well-deserved recognition of the technical …
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An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 2 July 2015. 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. Please note that the information in the tables below is correct as at the date of …
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A round-up of Australian Designs which have been certified from the Designs Office Journal dated 1 July 2015. If you wish to file, certify or register your designs, please contact us. The following Designs have been examined and Certificates of Examination have issued. Infringement proceedings may now be commenced by the owners of these designs. Further …
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An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 25 June 2015. 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. Opposition Proceedings Opposition Lodged Acceptance of the following patent applications …
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On 22 June 2015 the Parliament passed the Government’s website blocking legislation – the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015. The Act will come into effect when it receives Royal Assent, which usually occurs two to four weeks after the passing of legislation. The Act enables the Federal Court to order an internet service provider …
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Parallel importation – also known as grey marketing – is when someone imports into Australia genuine goods that are intended for another market. The goods will bear a trade mark or copyright material that is separately licensed in the country of intended destination as opposed to Australia. Typically the parallel imported goods are cheaper than …
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An Australian Trademark Opposition Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 18 June 2015. 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. Please note that the information in the tables below is correct as at the …
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