Managing Partner, Ross McFarlane, named as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly ‘Partner of the Year Awards’ 2019

We are delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, Ross McFarlane, has been shortlisted for ‘Intellectual Property Partner of the Year’ in this year’s Lawyers Weekly ‘Partner of the Year Awards’. The Partner of the Year Awards showcases outstanding performance by partners who demonstrate quality leadership, technical expertise and strong business development skills. Finalist submissions …
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The importance of inventing a way forward for women in IP

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Across the world, individuals, companies and firms have been celebrating women’s achievements as part of International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month. While there is no doubt that women have made their mark and proven their success in many sectors, there are some interesting insights surrounding the contribution and practice perspectives of women in intellectual …
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‘Lawyer X’: the enigma, the scandal and now… the trade mark?

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In 2014, the Herald Sun broke the explosive story of an unnamed barrister moonlighting as a police informer. She was dubbed ‘Lawyer X’ and soon became Australia’s most infamous barrister. Shortly after her identity was recently revealed, it was announced that Foxtel and News Corp Australia had commissioned a drama mini-series titled ‘Lawyer X: The …
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Harmony Day 2019 – ‘Everyone belongs’

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Harmony Day, Australia’s celebration of multiculturalism and diversity. The continuing message of Harmony Day is ‘Everyone Belongs’, and the day focusses on community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. As part of the celebration, POF held a lunch that included food from many different countries around the …
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2019

POF is delighted to celebrate International Women’s Day and the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. As a firm committed to promoting diversity, equality, respect and inclusion, we’re proud to #BalanceforBetter and to stand for a more gender-balanced world, starting in our own workplace. As part of our celebrations, POF …
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Piloting a different kind of search program

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The IP5 Offices’ third Collaborative Search & Examination pilot program, which launched on 1 July 2018, is now well underway. As we’ve previously reported, the pilot program is an exciting initiative that has the potential to provide PCT applicants with more globally focused insight into the patentability of their invention at a very early stage …
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Building a gender-balanced world #IWD2019

The theme of International Women’s Day 2019 is #BalanceforBetter, and is all about building a more gender-balanced world. There’s no better time than now to talk about the role that everyone can play in supporting the benefits of a gender-balanced workforce. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political …
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