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Protecting innovation without patents - data exclusivity and market exclusivity
Developments in patent law and the consequential limitations on patentability for biologic medicines mean that data exclusivity and market exclusivity can be the primary protection afforded to originator biologic medicines This is most stark in the US where patent protection for biologic medicines ...
High Court unanimously finds isolated genetic material not patentable
In the culmination of a hard-fought patent dispute the High Court of Australia has unanimously ruled that Myriad Genetics patent claims to isolated nucleic acid coding for the mutant or polymorphic BRCA1 polypeptide are not valid ...
BODalicious Instafamous stars come to litigious blows
Two sporty insta-celebrities Sophie Guidolin and Rachael Finch have clashed over the alleged trademarked term 'Bod' and who gets to use it after. ...
KODAKOne: the Kodak Moment moves up the Blockchain
Kodak, in partnership with WENN Digital, recently announced the launch of the KODAKOne digital rights management platform and KODAKCoin cryptocurrency. The goal of the blockchain-based platform is to assist photographers to protect their copyright, license their images and flush out potential infrin ...
No relief in PBS price changes for originators seeking injunctions
Patentees may face heightened risks when changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) take effect later this year. Special Counsel Ric Morgan and Associate Claire Gregg explain. ...
Nurofen maker in need of fast pain relief
Paracetamol manufacturer Hence Reckitt Benckiser has discovered that inaccurate and unbalanced comparative claims that don't reflect the overall picture can cause big headaches, even where those claims have some support. ...
Franchising in the spotlight
Franchising issues are top of the agenda, with the Senate beginning a parliamentary inquiry into the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct. Meanwhile, the ACCC has recommitted itself to focusing on Franchising Code issues and business-to-business unfair contract terms. ...
High sugar content can invalidate health claims
The Federal Court has found that the packaging of the Little Kids Shredz children's food range, produced by food giant Heinz, misled consumers because it suggested the high-sugar products were nutritious and healthy. ...
Recent developments in online copyright infringement laws
A Senate Committee has approved a Bill to expand the safe harbour regime under the Copyright Act and the Federal Government has closed consultation on the effectiveness of site blocking legislation. ...
Update on changes to Australia's IP laws
Federal Parliament is considering a Bill to amend Australia's IP laws to implement some aspects of the Government's response to the Productivity Commission's (PC) inquiry into IP arrangements. IP Australia has also released its response to public consultation on several other of the PC's recommendat ...