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Patent & Trade Marks
Our experienced Patent & Trade Marks legal team regularly
publishes articles and updates - the full list of publications appears below. AAR's
team of patent attorneys, and trade marks attorneys and lawyers, keeps you
abreast of important developments in this complex area. If you'd like to be
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A recent Australian Trade Marks Office decision found that the evidence did not demonstrate use as a trade mark of the shape of a four-bar chocolate and consequently, registration for that shape was refused. Partner Andrew Butler and Senior Associate Garen Holopikian review the case |
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Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and related developments |
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This case concerned two retailing interests using the same word mark in respect of overlapping goods and where one of the two retailing interests, which had obtained registration of the mark, commenced proceedings against the other for trade mark infringement. |
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We look at the abolition of the duty of disclosure for patent applicants; the Sportsgirl trade mark case; the dangers of choosing marks of a general character; changes to the trade mark renewal grace period; and practice changes with regard to letters of consent in cases of conflicting marks |
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Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and related developments |
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Partner Annette Hughes and Senior Associate Rachel Nicolson provide an overview of the UN's draft Human Rights Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Companies in relation to Access to Medicines, released for public consultation in September 2007 |
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In the recent case of Brother Industries Ltd v Dynamic Supplies Pty Ltd, the Federal Court of Australia considered an unusual set of facts and held that the importation and sale of non-branded products, manufactured by the trade mark owner but imported and sold in counterfeit packaging, constituted trade mark infringement, misleading and deceptive conduct in breach of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and passing off |
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Changes to the duty of disclosure obligations for applicants and patentees of Australian patents have now been implemented. The requirement to inform the Australian Patent Office of the result of prior art searches conducted by overseas patent offices has now been substantially abolished. Partner Chris Bird and Patent Attorney Anthony Selleck report |
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In the final instalment of our three-part series examining the amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Senior Associate Ric Morgan addresses the price disclosure obligations and how the information will be used to further reduce the price of pharmaceutical benefits to government |
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Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright and designs |
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In Part 2 of our Focus: Pharmaceuticals series examining amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Senior Associate Ric Morgan examines the way the statutory price cuts operate and details the supply guarantee requirements |
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We look at a case of anti-competitive conduct by doctors; the first set of standards issued by the Queensland Health Quality and Complaints Commission; and a question of discrimination in the provision of medical services |
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The Commonwealth Parliament has passed legislation to amend the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. In the first of a three-part series, Senior Associate Ric Morgan provides an overview of the changes and examines the new concepts introduced by the amendments |
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In this issue we look at proposed changes to the duty of disclosure; the design registrability of fonts; a patent infringement validity decision; trade mark examination for short marks; changes to the process for filing divisional trade mark applications; and linking of single class trade mark registrations |
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Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments relating to patents, trade marks, copyright and designs |
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We report on the duty owed by employers where workers are exposed to traumatic events; the right to access one's own health information; the meaning of 'exceptional circumstances' when applying the 80/20 rule; the extent of the duty to warn patients pre-surgery; and when a surgical procedure amounts to battery |
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Following the decision of Australia's High Court in Burge v Swarbrick last week, businesses may now be better placed to assess how to manage design rights and copyright in products that may be mass-produced. Lawyer Marina Lloyd Jones looks at the impact of the decision |
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In late March 2007, the Department of Health and Aging released an exposure draft of the Therapeutic Products Bill 2007 (Cth). This is the first in a series of new laws that will significantly change the way therapeutic products are regulated in Australia and New Zealand by setting up a joint trans-Tasman scheme. Lawyer Przemek Kucharski summarises key aspects of the Scheme and the Bill |
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Two significant changes to the schedule of patent fees; new trade mark, patent and design provisions now in force; and a look at upcoming conferences and events |
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Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting trade marks, trade practices, copyright and technology |
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In this issue we examine the role of the Professional Services Review; final and binding determinations made under the Medical Practice Act 1994 (Vic); recent amendments to stem cell legislation; and the treatment of a child without parental consent |
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In December 2006, IP Australia (the Federal Government body that administrates patent, trade mark, design and plant breeder's rights) announced a comprehensive review of its official fees. This is first major overhaul of fees for some time and is related to a general cost recovery policy being implemented by the Government |
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Partner Chris Bird provides an update on progress in legislative reform of the Australian Patents Act 1990 (Cth) concerning exemptions to infringement of a patent for experimental use and crown use |
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Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, trade practices, copyright and technology |
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In this issue we look at the issue of witness immunity; a duty of care case; medical record ownership; and new or amended legislation |
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Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and related developments |
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The recent Full Federal Court appeal decision in Woolworths Limited v BP plc provides insight into the registration of colour trade marks based on acquired distinctiveness. Partner Andrew Butler and Articled Clerk Rosie Hooper report |
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AAR Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys Partner Chris Bird reports on the potential impact of the Full Federal Court's decision in Grant on patent law in Australia and draws comparisons with the corresponding regimes in Europe and the United States |
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In this issue we look at changes to the Queensland health system, the Community Services Obligation funding pool for pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors, and a case concerning a parental dispute over the appropriate disposal of their deceased daughter |
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The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill 2006 proposes amendments that, if passed, will significantly widen the circumstances in which 'springboarding' by generic pharmaceutical companies is permitted under the Patents Act 1990 (Cth). Partner Sarah Matheson and Lawyer Emma Stacey report on the proposed expansion of the springboarding provisions in the Patents Act 1990 (Cth) |
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A recent Full Federal Court decision has clarified the issue of what kinds of business methods can be patented. Patent Attorney Anthony Selleck reviews the decision |
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Welcome to Allens Arthur Robinson Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys' round-up of news, notices and features on patent, design and trade mark-related matters |
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Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and related developments |
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We look at the High Court's decision on 'wrongful life', access issues to information for assisted reproductive technology recipients and the UK Lillywhite case |
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