An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 31 October – 14 November 2013.
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Please note that the information in the tables below is correct as at the date of the Patent Office Journal but is subject to change. Please check AUSPAT for the current status of any of the patents below.
Opposition Proceedings
Opposition Lodged
Acceptance of the following patent applications has been opposed:
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2012203345 | Delivery devices and their uses | Argenta Manufacturing Limited | Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited |
| 2008325000 | Non-fat dry milk production processes for cheesemaking | Leprino Foods Company | |
| 2009278274 | Security arrangement | Giesecke & Devrient GmbH | Innovia Security Pty Ltd |
Opposition Withdrawn
Opposition to acceptance of the following applications have been withdrawn:
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2007261586 | Lock for securing wear parts to earth-working equipment | ESCO Corporation | CQMS Pty Ltd |
| 2007259122 | Simultaneous, separate or sequential therapeutic use of at least one botulinum neurotoxin and of at least one opiate derivative | Ipsen Pharma S.A.S. | Allergan, Inc. |
| 2008202967 | Abuse-Resistant Controlled-Release Opioid Dosage Form | Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Mundipharma Pty Limited |
| 2006286466 | Adaptive user interface for rock drilling rig | Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy | Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB |
Opposition Dismissed
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2012203295 | System for causticisation of a bayer liquor | BHP Billiton Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd | Alcoa of Australia Limited |
Applications Withdrawn
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2006252478 | Methods for enhancing palatability of compositions for animal consumption | Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. | Specialites Pet Food |
| 2008203522 | Means of improving the side impact protection of a child safety seat | Britax Childcare Pty Ltd | IGC Dorel Pty Ltd |
| 2003298543 | Methods and compositions for improving growth of meat-type poultry | North Carolina State University; Bioresource International, Inc. | Novozymes A/S |
Extensions of Term of Standard Patents
Applications Filed
No application(s) for Extension of Term under Section 70 have been made.
Applications Accepted
| Patent No | Title | Applicant | Approval Date & Goods |
| 2010200660 | The treatment of respiratory diseases | Sosei R&D Ltd. | TOVANOR BREEZHALER glycopyrronium (as bromide) 12 Nov 2012 |
| 2011202520 | Human monoclonal antibodies against CD20 | Genmab A/S | ARZERRA ofatumumab 11 Feb 2013 |
Extensions granted
| Patent No | Title | Applicant | Approval Date & Goods | Expiry Date |
| 2002231970 | Mucoadhesive pharmaceutical formulations | GW Pharma Limited | SATIVEX nabiximols 26 Nov 2012 | 14 Feb 2027 |
| 2003237886 | C-aryl glucoside SGLT2 inhibitors and method | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | FORXIGA dapagliflozin 22 Oct 2012 | 22 Oct 2027 |
Surrendered and Revoked Letters Patent
Surrendered Letters Patent
No patents have been offered for surrender.
Revocation of Letters Patent
No patents have been revoked.