Second Reading of Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Bill
The Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Bill was given its second reading on 13th October 2016...
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Standardised Packaging of Tobacco Products Legislation Ready to Commence
The Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Standardised Packaging) Amendment Act 2016 was assented to on 14th September 2016 and will commence on the earlier of either a date appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council or the 14th March 2018...
Read moreRestrictions Proposed for Divisionals of 1953 Act Patents
Patents Act 1953 may soon no longer be fertile ground for dasiy chained divisionals...
Read moreEnhanced Configurability Saves Patent from Invalidity but also Results in No Infringement
In Assa Abloy New Zealand Limited v Allegion (New Zealand) Limited the High Court Judge held that the respective parties infringement and invalidity claims are premised on a monopoly that does not conform to the patent’s terms...
Read moreConsultation on Patent Extension of Term Regulations
Several options available for implementing TPP compliant extension of term provisions...
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