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Stay up to date with the latest intellectual property developments from New Zealand and around the world.

EPO Consulting on Patent Novelty Grace Periods

26th January 2022

The EPO recently announced that it is conducting a survey regarding the EPO’s narrow and strict patent novelty grace period provisions amongst randomly selected European Patent applicants as well as consulting with user and stakeholder organisations.

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Decision Maker Not Absolved by Lack of Acceptable Opinion Evidence for Specialist Goods

17th January 2022

In Fantech (NZ) Limited v Systemair Aktiebolag 2021 NZIPOTM 40 the Assistant Commissioner held that when specialist goods are involved opinion evidence from people accustomed to dealing in specialist goods is not required in order for a determination to be made regarding the likelihood for confusion.

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Considerations When Choosing the PCT International Searching Authority

24th December 2021

Most of the 116 PCT Contracting States and Regions that act as Receiving Offices (ROs) for PCT International Phase applications deem more than one International Searching Authority (ISA) to be competent to undertake the international search.

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Consultation on Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney Regulation Regime Launched

17th December 2021

After nearly 5-years of trans-Tasman regulation of patent attorneys IP Australia has launched a consultation as part of its review of the system, with responses due by 2nd February 2022.

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Draft Regulator Performance Bill Includes Fine Tuning of IP Legislation

16th December 2021

The Australian Government is consulting on the exposure draft of the Regulator Performance Omnibus Bill 2022 which includes proposed clarificational and streamlining amendments to the Trade Marks Act 1995, Patents Act 1990 and Olympic Insignia Protection Act 1987.

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