An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 2 August 2012.
Opposition Proceedings
Opposition Lodged
Acceptance of the following patent applications has been opposed as at 2 August 2012:
|
Application No. |
Applicant(s) |
Opponent(s) |
| 2004281345 | Norsk Hydro ASA | Rio Tinto Alcan International Limited |
| 2006299743 | Xstrata Technology Pty Ltd; Yunnan Metallurgical Group | Outotec Pty Ltd |
| 2007231779 | Bradken Resources Pty Ltd | CQMS Pty Ltd |
| 2008316558 | Hagenbuch, L. | Bosich (1955) Pty. Ltd. |
Opposition Withdrawn
Opposition to acceptance of the following applications has been withdrawn as at 2 August 2012, and the application shall proceed to sealing:
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Application No. |
Applicant(s) |
Opponent(s) |
| 2004258984 | Santarus, Inc.; The Curators of the University of Missouri | Nugent, B. |
| 2006289102 | Intervet International B.V. | Pfizer, Inc. |
| 2008207612 | Osmose (Australia) Pty Limited | ZELAM LIMITED |
Opposition Dismissed
Opposition to acceptance of the following applications has been dismissed as at 2 August 2012, and the application shall proceed to sealing:
|
Application No. |
Applicant(s) |
Opponent(s) |
| 2010241403 | e-channel online Pty Ltd | Merlino, C. |
Applications Withdrawn
No additional applications have been withdrawn following opposition as at 2 August 2012.
Extensions of Term of Standard Patents
Applications Filed
The following application(s) for Extension of Term under Section 70 have been made as at 2 August 2012:
| Patent No. | Patentee(s) | Goods & First Reg. Approval |
| 2004287601 | Alfa Wassermann S.p.A. | XIFAXAN rifaximin; 17 May 2012 |
Applications Accepted
The following application(s) for Extension of Term have been accepted under Section 74 as at 2 August 2012:
| Patent No. | Patentee(s) | Goods & First Reg. Approval |
| 2001276988 | Schering Corporation; Dendreon Corporation | VICTRELIS boceprevir; 9 January 2012 |
Surrendered and Revoked Letters Patent
Surrendered Letters Patent
The following patents have been offered for surrender as at 2 August 2012:
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Patent No. |
Patentee(s) | Patent Date(s) |
Title |
| 2007275049 | IRM LL | 16 June 2011 | Compounds and compositions as ITPKb inhibitors |
Revocation of Letters Patent
No additional patents have been revoked as at 2 August 2012.