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Interlocutory injunction refused based on 'doubtful' patent term extension
In the fight against patent infringement, challenging the validity of patent term extensions (PTEs) is increasingly becoming the weapon of choice for generic pharmaceutical companies. Since around the mid-2000s, patentees in pharmaceutical patent cases have typically been successful in bids for interlocutory injunctions, aiming to prevent the launch of generic products in Australia. The recent Biogen decision by the Federal Court is the latest in a trend of refusing interlocutory injunctions, and a clear indication the tide is turning. ...
Planning reforms – understanding the deluge of proposed reforms
In late 2021, extensive planning reform proposals were announced across a range of policy areas. In this series of Insights, our Planning and Environment team will cover what you might’ve missed, and the key points to consider when preparing submissions and responding to these reforms. ...
Allens appoints M&A tax specialist
Over her 20 year career, Ellen has advised on a range of domestic and international M&A transactions, corporate restructures, post-acquisition integrations, international tax planning, distressed ...
New changes to the Papua New Guinea Companies Act
In this Insight, we detail the potential impacts of the recent changes made to the Papua New Guinea Companies Act. ...
Allens advises Liontown on $490 million equity raising
The raising comprises a fully underwritten $450 million institutional placement and non-underwritten $40m share purchase plan. 'This is a landmark equity raising for Liontown which underpins the ...
Allens tops Debtwire's 2023 Australian rankings
The firm ranked first by value and deal count for both Borrower’s Legal Counsel and Lead Bank’s Legal Counsel. Last year, the team advised borrowers and lenders on a total of 77 transactions - near ...
Gas pipeline reforms update
The Energy National Cabinet Reform Committee has released a Decision Regulation Impact Statement (DRIS) identifying a proposed package of reforms for gas pipeline regulation in Australia. ...
Major FIRB reforms to commence on 1 January 2021
The Australian Government has finalised and released legislation to make major changes to Australia's foreign investment laws – commonly known as the 'FIRB regime' – with effect from 1 January 2021. This Insight summarises the key changes to the FIRB regime. ...
In Touch: Digital Platform Services Inquiry Interim Report; ACCC commences proceedings against Agrison; Trivago loses its appeal in the Full Federal Court; and other developments
Digital Platform Services Inquiry Interim Report; ACCC commences proceedings against Agrison alleging false or misleading representations about warranties; appeal on Employsure case; Trivago's loses appeal; Compare the Market acquisitions of iSelect under review; ADT Security to refund customers and remove or amend unfair contract terms. ...
No 'ordinary and customary turnover in labour' where there is a reasonable expectation of ongoing work
An employee's reasonable expectation of continued employment is relevant to determining whether the termination was 'due to the ordinary and customary turnover of labour' for the purpose of exemption from statutory redundancy entitlements. ...