Thinking of patenting in Australasia? This article provides an overview of what constitutes eligibile subject matter and the options for initiating the patenting process.
In The Pops Group Pty Ltd as trustee for The Pool Shops Trust v Pro Pool Services Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] FCA 912 the Judge found three POOL PRO registrations were infringed by the use of several PRO POOL marks.
In AbbVie Inc v The Commissioner of Patents [2026] NZHC 1140 the lack of time in which to hold a hearing after the applicant requested one 2-days before the section 71 deadline was found to constitute a delay due to the Commissioner, thereby making the applicant eligible for an extension of time.
The New Zealand Government has announced applicant friendly changes to the Plant Variety Rights (PVR) Act will be set in motion when an amendment Bill is introduced to parliament later this year – presumably before the general election in early November.
From 12th April 2026, the amounts payable in Swiss Francs (CHF) will lower for International Registrations that designate or subsequently designate several key countries, and for renewals involving designations in those countries.
