As the United Kingdom (UK) is withdrawing from the European Union, there is some uncertainty regarding what effect this will have on European Union IP rights such a trade marks, which currently extend to the UK as a member of the European Union. In a position paper issued on 6 September 2017, the European Commission …
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The case of Pham Global Pty Ltd v Insight Clinical Imaging Pty Ltd [2017] FCAFC 83 shows the importance of a thorough search of the names and marks of potential competitors before adopting a new trade mark. The facts Pham Global was sued by Insight Clinical for using the words “Insight Radiology” and a similar …
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This week, POF hosted the latest roundtable discussion organised by the Australian Innovation Research Group (AIRG). AIRG supports its members by creating opportunities for collaboration and facilitating peer-to-peer mentoring, allowing members to learn from companies similar and different to their own. The series of roundtable discussions are think tanks that provide an opportunity to discuss …
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The 2017 AIPPI World Congress has wrapped up in Sydney for another year. The Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) is the world’s leading international organisation dedicated to the development and improvement of legal regimes for the protection of intellectual property. Based in Switzerland, the organisation has over 9,000 members representing more than …
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POF recently hosted the annual Industry Afternoon Tea for the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s Women in Chemistry (WinC) Group at our offices in Melbourne. POF have been proud sponsors of the Women in Chemistry group since its revival in 2011. The Group supports women who are working, have worked or are hoping to work in …
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This Thursday the 14th of September, as part of POF’s commitment to health and wellbeing, we will be hosting a seminar from psychologist Geraldine Nolan for ‘R U OK? Day 2017’. The subject of the seminar, ‘Connection is Key’, will touch on recognising the early signs that you or someone you know may not be …
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Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick extends a warm welcome to our newest Associate, Helen McFadzean, who recently joined the Electronics, Physics and IT Team in our Melbourne office. She brings with her a wealth of experience in intellectual property (IP) as well as a passion for innovation and new, cutting edge technology – welcome Helen! Having been …
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Daffodil Day provides each of us the opportunity to work toward a future that is free of cancer, with all funds raised through Daffodil Day going to cancer research, prevention, support services and advocacy. This year, as part of our Community Contribution Program, our employees generously volunteered their time to support Daffodil Day. Thank you …
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Congratulations to our very own Helen Kavadias, Senior Associate in our Sydney office, for being listed as an outstanding IP strategist in IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists. The survey identifies individuals around the globe who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximise the value of …
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We are delighted to announce that POF has been ranked as a tier 1 patent prosecution firm in this year’s IAM Patent 1000. IAM Patent 1000 is a globally renowned and definitive guide to leading patent firms, attorneys and lawyers in over 40 jurisdictions. Based on an extensive five month research process by IAM Patent …
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