Australia and France share a close historical bond, and conduct substantial bilateral trade and investment. In 2017-18, goods imported into Australia from France were valued at AU$5.1 billion, with Australia’s exports to France valued at AU$1.6 billion.[1] Given the current negotiations for the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the exchange of goods and services between the two countries […]
2019 IP Update – New Zealand
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 […]
2019 Australian IP Update – Plant Breeder’s Rights
Commencing from 24th February 2019, changes to the Australian Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994 (Cth) (the “Act”) will significantly benefit international and local owners of new plant varieties. Key aspects of the changes are outlined below. Please contact us should you require assistance regarding plant breeder’s rights protection in Australia, in light of these changes. Essentially Derived Varieties An ‘essentially derived […]
2019 IP Update New Zealand
In 2019, changes to intellectual property laws in New Zealand will significantly benefit international and local Intellectual Property owners. Many of the changes will support New Zealand’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. (“CPTPP”). Key aspects of the changes are outlined below. Please contact us should you require assistance regarding your intellectual property portfolio in New […]