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From Budapest to Wellington – Patents for microorganisms in New Zealand
New Zealand recently acceded to the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure (Budapest Treaty), which came into force in New Zealand on 17 March 2019. Managing Associate Tony Shaw discusses what this means for patent appli ...
Report: National Electricity & Gas Rules Update: March 2019
In this update we summarise the progress of new and existing rule change requests across the month of March and take a closer look at the COAG Energy Council's work plan for the Post 2025 Market Design of the National Electricity Market. ...
Status of ACCC's key recommendations under review
Due to the volume of recommendations presented by the ACCC, not all have progressed to detailed review phase. However, some of the key recommendations from the 2018 report which are being reviewed by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Energy Security Board (ESB) ...
Australians scammed out of millions; Australian 4WD Hire driven to court by the ACCC for ACL breaches; and Viagogo misleads consumers when reselling tickets for live events.
This Insight examines the latest developments in consumer law ...
ACCC's PZ Cussons laundry detergent cartel appeal goes down the drain; ACCC Chair talks merger law reforms and digital platforms; and Kogan in court for misleading discount promotions.
ACCC's PZ Cussons laundry detergent cartel appeal goes down the drain; ACCC Chair talks merger law reforms and digital platforms; and Kogan in court for misleading discount promotions. ...
ASIC steps up its attack on the use of stub equity in control transactions
ASIC has issued its promised consultation paper on the use of stub equity in control transactions, which will, if adopted, have the potential to make the use of stub equity as an alternative form of consideration in schemes and takeovers more difficult. ...
ASIC seeks to restrict stub equity, ACCC's Acacia Ridge rejection overturned and other developments
ASIC seeks to restrict stub equity in control transactions; ASX reiterates its position on naming counterparties when announcing material transactions; ACCC's Acacia Ridge rejection overturned by Federal Court; and what the Coalition's election win means for employers. ...
Diagnostic methods remain patentable in Australia
The Federal Court has confirmed diagnostic methods remain patent-eligible subject matter in Australia. The Court's highly anticipated decision in the Sequenom case provides a strong impetus for innovators to continue to develop new diagnostic methods in the important field of biotechnology. ...
ASIC continues clamp down on shareholder intention statements
Bidders and targets must exercise caution in securing shareholder support over more than 20 per cent of target shares for bids and schemes, as ASIC continues its clamp down on shareholder intention statements and prepares to issue new guidance on 'truth in takeovers' ...
China's National Carbon Market - one step forward
Draft legislation revealing the intended coverage and mechanics of China's national emissions trading scheme which is due to commence operation within a year has been released for public consultation until 2 May ...