Issue 8 - September 2011

Innovation Patent Strategies
Have you considered all the options?
by Edward Genocchio

Raising the Bar
Significant Australian patent law changes proposed
by Robert Miller

Coffee Copycats
Bodum’s Chambord coffee plunger wins Federal Court appeal
By John Afaras

Computer Programs in the Gun Sights?
New Zealand patent law reform
by Robert Miller

Trans-Tasman Teamwork
Single examination for Australian and New Zealand patent applications
by Shahnaz Irani and Robert Miller

Trade Marks on the Internet
When does use on the web constitute use in Australia?
by Gerard Skelly

The Peer-to-Patent Project
Australia trials peer-reviewed examination
by Robert Miller

IP Australia Backlog Statistics

Issue 7 - October 2010

Mixing Your Drinks
E & J Gallo Winery v Lion Nathan Australia Pty Ltd [2010] HCA 15
by Simon Williams and Francesca Colubriale

Patent Infringement Worldwide

Method in the Madness
Business method patent update
by John Brass and Paul Mahony

No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Is 'Free Software' Really Free?
by Philip Heuzenroeder and Silke Mammen

Lowering the Threshold
Health World Ltd v Shin-Sun AustraliaPty Ltd [2010] HCA 13
by Simon Williams and Francesca Colubriale

Mark with Care
The Forest Group, Inc. v Bon Tool Co.
by Julian Magarey

Commercialisation Australia
Getting Your Foot in the Door
by Rob McInnes and Sylvie Tso

Grace Periods
A safety net only under certain circumstances
by John Brass and Paul Mahony

Official Fee Changes at IP Australia

Issue 6 - May 2009

Non-use Not Necessarily Detrimental
Simon Williams

Dependent or Not?
Dependent claims need not narrow scope of invention in Australia
by Scott Berggren

Australian Case Report
Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Australia) v Wyeth
by John McCann

Well Designed
Federal Court supports designs registered under the
Australian Designs Act
by Lee Pippard

An Icy Reception
High Court Overrules the Full Federal Court’s decision in “IceTV”
by Simon Williams and Rohan Singh

The Value of Dependent Claims
H Lundbeck A/S v Alphapharm Pty Ltd
by John McCann and Gavin Adkins

Thinking Green
Kinesis Pty Ltd - Leading the quest to reduce carbon emissions
by Paul Massey and Valentin Bogdanov

Current State of Play

Spruson & Ferguson wins the 2009 BRW Client Choice Awards

Issue 5 - November 2008

A Step Forward
First Case to Deal with the Validity of Innovation Patents Handed Down
by John Afaras and Greg Gurr

Sleeping Easy
Chiropedic Bedding Pty Ltd v Radburg Pty Ltd
by Lee Pippard and Gavin Adkins

Accept No Imitations
Caroma Industries Ltd v Technicon Industries Pty Ltd
by John Afaras

The Power of the Patent
Federal Court clarifies patent non-infringement declaration provisions
by John Brass

“Contrary to Law” May Reach Beyond Australian Shores
Neumann v Sons of the Desert SL [2008] FCA 1183
by Gerard Skelly and Hilary May Black

Innovation Heroes
TNA Australia

Are you being watched?
Arrow Plastics Pty Ltd
by Greg Turner

4th Edition of Shanahan’s Australian Law of Trade Marks Released

Spruson & Ferguson welcomes the publication of Patent Law in Australia

Issue 4 - April 2008

Muddy Waters
Federal Court considers issues of inventorship and patent entitlement
by Colin Bodkin and John Brass

A change of pace
Important Changes and Reforms for European Patents
by Scott Berggren

Powering ahead
BioPower Systems

Does one size really fit all?
Choosing the most suitable contract for a transaction
by Philip Heuzenroder and Silke Mammen

Sharing the blame
Contributory infringement after Collins
by Martin Friedgut

Success at last
Pharma Trade Mark Update
by Gerard Skelly

What you say may be used against you
Issues with the use of comparative examples
by Colin Bodkin and John Brass

Issue 3 - July 2007

A more seaworthy form of protection
Copyright vs Design Protection
by Lee Pippard and Brendan Cheong

Stating the obvious
Determining obviousness in the United States
by Scott Berggren and Valentin Bogdanov

The Value of Patents
An International David and Goliath Patent Struggle
by Greg Turner

What’s in a Terms Sheet?
The importance of pre-contractual documents
by Philip Heuzenroder and Silke Mammen

Issue 2 - March 2007

Surfing on a wave of success
Local designer in publicity deluge

Developing an IP strategy for your company
by Rob McInnes and Sylvie Tso

Seeds of the imagination
Australian inventor successfully enforces patent in South Africa
by Greg Turner

Can I get that in writing?
Miller v JLCS Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 74
by Deborah Jackson

Louis Vuitton fails to prevent sale of counterfeit goods

Still in Business
Business method patents not excluded from patentability
by John Brass and Paul Mahony

A case for being particular about colour
Woolworths Limited v. BP plc [2006] FCAFC 132
(4 September 2006)
by Simon Williams and Gerard Skelly

Entitlement
The importance of getting it right
by Linda Govenlock

Design Protection in Australia
Features and benefits
by John Hogan

A Wacko Tale
Dogged Dispute over Pet Food Trade Marks
by Deborah Jackson

UGH and UGG
The battle of the boots
by Deborah Jackson

Maximising financial returns through IP commercialisation
by Rob McInnes and Silke Mammen