As reported in our February update, changes to intellectual property laws in New Zealand will significantly benefit international and local brand owners. Key updates of the changes are outlined below. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require assistance regarding your intellectual property portfolio in New Zealand in light of these changes. Patent […]
Australian Patent Case Law Snap Shot
Sequenom, Inc. v Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. [2019] FCA 1011 (27 June 2019)[1] A recent Federal Court of Australia decision held that methods of medical diagnosis are clearly patentable subject matter in Australia. The Federal Court of Australia has taken the opposite position as compared to the corresponding litigation in the United States of America. [2] The main […]
Australian Patent Case Law Snap Shot
Mylan Health Pty Ltd (formerly BGP Products Pty Ltd) v Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd (formerly Ranbaxy Australia Pty Ltd) [2019] FCA 28 (22 January 2019) A recent Federal Court of Australia decision held that in order for a party to infringe a Swiss-style claim the alleged infringer must manufacture the medicament with the objective intention to […]