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Pharma & Biotech: EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal Decision G2/08
Posted on 23/03/2010
The decision confirms the patentability of novel and inventive dosage regimes and also clarifies the style of claims allowed in Europe where a known medicament has been found to be useful for a new therapeutic treatment. Read More
Medical Technology: EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal Decision G1/07
Posted on 23/03/2010
If you are looking to patent medical technology in Europe, this decision will be of interest to you. Read More
Major Events Management Act 2007 - part 1
Posted on 17/03/2010 by
With the Rugby World Cup 2011 hype starting to build and various other events being deemed as 'major events' it is important that local businesses and individuals are aware of their rights and limitations under the Major... Read More
Case commentary: Lucas v Peterson
Posted on 10/03/2010
For over 11 years, Lucas and Peterson have been locked in a patent dispute over a portable saw mill. Lucas, an Australian company, was involved in the design and manufacture of outdoor machinery. Read More
Case commentary: Muir Electrical v Good Guys
Posted on 08/03/2010
The High Court has overturned the Assistant Commissioner of Trade Marks, holding that it is not possible to grant an extension of time where the time for taking a step has expired. Read More
Federal Court of Australia - recent decision
Posted on 05/03/2010
Nutrientwater Pty Ltd v Baco Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 2 - The case involved two competitors in the enhanced water products industry. Read More
The Montana World of WearableArt Awards
Posted on 03/03/2010
The Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards show began its life as a promotion for a rural art gallery in Nelson in 1987. Read More
Copyright Amendment Bill - the new Section 92A
Posted on 26/02/2010 by
The government’s plans for fixing up the much debated section 92A of the Copyright Act have now been confirmed by the introduction into Parliament on 23 February 2010 by Commerce Minister Simon Power of a bill to... Read More
Commercialisation Australia to include IP Costs
Posted on 15/02/2010
The Australian government has launched a new initiative entitled 'Commercialisation Australia' which has been established to assist organisations convert ideas into commercial reality. Read More
US Patent update – Changes to system to make obtaining patents faster, more certain
Posted on 22/01/2010 by
Protecting an invention in the USA can be difficult and expensive. In the past the US Patent and Trade Mark Office has been accused of being slow moving and frustrating to deal with. Read More