An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 10 January 2013.
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Opposition Proceedings
Opposition Lodged
Acceptance of the following patent applications has been opposed:
Application No. | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
2007211654
Multilayer body with microlens arrangement
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OVD Kinegram AG |
Securency International Pty Ltd |
2007263813
Method for producing aqueous polymer dispersion
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BASF SE |
Plischke, M. |
2008202170
Improved Sports Sensor
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Catapult Innovations Pty Ltd |
Statsports Limited |
2009238226
A lock assembly for an excavator wear member
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CQMS Pty Ltd |
Keech Castings Australia Pty Limited |
Opposition Withdrawn
Opposition to acceptance of the following applications has been withdrawn as at 10 January 2013, and the application shall proceed to sealing:
Application No. | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) | |
2004215653
Antibody purification by protein A and ion exchange chromatography
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Lonza Biologics PLC. |
Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd. |
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2004231254
Methods of preventing breast cancer |
Eli Lilly and Company |
Apotex Pty Ltd |
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2007242330
Process for production of mercaptocarboxylic esters of pentaerythritol and polymerizable compositions containing the esters |
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. |
Bruno Bock Chemische Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG |
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2009250333
A rigging device
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CQMS Pty Ltd |
ESCO Corporation |
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2011200249
Implantable band with attachment mechanism having dissimilar material properties
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. |
Allergan, Inc. |
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2010235915
A fish stunning apparatus
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Seafood Innovations Pty Ltd |
Richard Bass Pty Ltd |
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Opposition Dismissed
No additional opposition proceedings have been dismissed.
Applications Withdrawn
The following Applications for Opposition have been withdrawn:
Application No. | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) | |
2007231779
Improved Ceramic/Polymer Composite Wear Resistant Material
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Bradken Resources Pty Ltd |
CQMS Pty Ltd |
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Extensions of Term of Standard Patents
Applications Filed
No application(s) for Extension of Term under Section 70 have been made.
Applications Accepted
No additional application(s) for Extension of Term have been accepted under Section 74.
Applications Refused
No additional application(s) for Extension of Term have been refused.
Extensions granted
The following application(s) for Extension of Term have been granted:
Patent  No. | Patentee(s) | Goods & First Reg. Approval | Extension of Term Expiry Date | |
2002329238
HIV inhibiting pyrimidines derivatives |
Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. |
First Reg Date: 23 December 2011 Goods: EDURANT rilpivirine |
23 December 2026 |
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2005279158
Hydrochloride of 4-[[4-[[4-(2-cyanoethenyl)-2,6-dimethylphenyl ]amino]-2-pyrimidinyl] amino]benzonitrile |
Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. |
First Reg Date: 23 Dec 2011 Goods EDURANT rilpivirine |
23 December 2026 |
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Surrendered and Revoked Letters Patent
Surrendered Letters Patent
The following patents have been offered for surrender:
Patent No. | Patentee(s) | Date of Patent | Title |
2009101087 | B&R Enclosures Pty Ltd | 12 November 2009 | Improved DIN rail mounting bracket’ |
Revocation of Letters Patent
The following patents have been wholly or partially revoked:
Patent No. | Patentee(s) | Date of Patent & Title | Details |
2011100687 | Celgene Corporation | A method of treating a patient31 March 2010 | Revoked as a consequence of a decision made under Section 101F(3) of the Patents Act by the Commissioner on 12 December 2012 |