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CAFC Provides Pertinent Guidance on Criteria for Analogous Prior Art

11th December 2020

In Donner Technology LLC v Pro Stage Gear LLC 20-1104 the US Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) clarified the approach to considering analogous art in relation to obviousness determinations.

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Management of Your IP

11th December 2020

It is best if all your IP is under the watchful eye of one firm of attorneys.

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Nothing But Foreign Reputation Insufficient for Opposition

8th December 2020

In Kiwi Fresh Orange Company Limited v Monde Nissin (Australia) Pty Ltd 2020 NZIPOTM 26, despite spill-over reputation from the Australian market, the Assistant Commissioner declined to find a likelihood of deception or confusion due to the low distinctiveness of Monde Nissin’s marks.

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First Reading for AU Designs Amendment Bill

3rd December 2020

Following on from the consultation late last year the Australian Government has now introduced and given the first reading of the Designs Amendment (Advisory Council on Intellectual Property Response) Bill 2020.

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Small Differences from Prior Art Can Be Inventive

26th November 2020

In Lonza NZ Limited v Koppers Performance Chemicals New Zealand 2020 NZIPOPAT 4 the Assistant Commissioner confirmed that close prior art is not sufficient for a finding of obviousness.

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