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In this News and Resource section, we monitor developments in intellectual property matters and keep abreast of any changes that may affect your IP rights.
Our regularly updated news section covers latest new and developments, significant legislative changes, relevant local and international case law and various professional and industry-based publications and articles. You will also find a variety of interactive tools, company brochures and helpful fact sheets.
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Latest News Items
UK Law on Inventive Step moves towards Australia
Life Sciences News 08-07-08
The Delhi Patent Office has recently rejected Boehringer Ingelheim’s product patent application for a paediatric form of the anti-aids drug nevirapane.
Enquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services has launched an enquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct. The Committee resolved to examine and report on the operation of the Code and identify possible improvements to it.
Copyright in Television Programme Guides – Indirect Copying
The recent Australian Full Federal Court decision in Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd v IceTV Pty Ltd [2008] FCAFC 71 provides an interesting perspective on compilation copyright and indirect copying.
IP in Business Transactions 2008/09 'Law Firms and Lawyers'
A Q&A guide to IP in Business Transactions in Australia, written by Wayne Condon from our Melbourne Office.
A Sharp Lesson for Universities and Employee Created IP
An Article on, “The importance of securing ownership of your IP (UWA v Dr Gray)”, written by Wayne Condon from our Melbourne Office.
Trade Marks & Copyright » Parallel Imports
There are several key issues involving copyright and trade mark law in regard to the practice of parallel imports.
Insight » IP Management
Griffith Hack offers full service intellectual property management to help businesses implement best practice IP procedures.
Patents » Inventorship
In a joint research patent application, it is imperative to identify each contributing individual inventor, as a recent case highlights.
Patents » Gene Technology
The Gene Technology Amendment Act 2007 aims to improve the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMO s), without affecting intellectual property rights.
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