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Protecting critical minerals R&D for future success
An opportunity for Australian businesses to lead the global energy transition ...
Recent decisions cast doubt on state-based trade mark removal actions
The Australian Trade Marks Office recently decided two related actions for removal for non-use against registered marks owned by Mae Watson: the first, 'Whiplash', and the second 'WHIPLASHED', both ...
GRBA's successful appeal for its House Bed & Bath mark: a warning for well-known brands
In allowing the appeal by Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd, the Full Court of the Federal Court found that its use of the House B&B Mark did not constitute misleading or deceptive conduct or passing off in relation to proceedings brought by Bed Bath 'N' Table. ...
Emerging technology trade marks: where we are now and why more guidance is still required
Since the release of new guidance by IP Australia in 2023, Australia has yet to see a landmark decision on trade marks for emerging technologies such as AI, NFTs or blockchain. ...
Patent term extensions under siege: a new era of challenges for pharmaceutical patentees
A recent Federal Court decision has struck down a patent term extension granted to Novartis for its blockbuster heart failure drug Entresto. The decision in Novartis AG v Pharmacor Pty Limited follows a recent trend of successful challenges by generic pharmaceutical companies. ...
What the recent surge in IP filings means for your business
In this Insight, we summarise the Report findings and highlight key factors for businesses to consider in managing their IP risks and IP opportunities. ...
IP Australia announces changes to fees
IP Australia has announced sweeping changes to the amount and timing of official fees for patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeders' rights, as well as changes to fees and recoverable costs for oppositions. The changes will come into effect 1 October 2024. ...
InIP: What's happening in intellectual property - July 2024
Your regular wrap-up of some of the world's leading and intriguing IP stories. ...
What's happening in intellectual property - April 2024
Your regular wrap-up of some of the world's leading and intriguing IP stories. ...
Patentability of computer-implemented inventions remains unclear
In this Insight, we unpack Justice Burley's reasoning for the approach taken and consider where this latest judgment (Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited v Commissioner of Patents (No 3) [2024] FCA 212) leaves us on this topical issue. ...