An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 30 May 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) |
| 2008234400 | Mounting of wear members | CQMS Pty Ltd | Esco Corporation |
| 2008265521 | Fabric for use in hoarding | Roetger, C. | Scafclad Pty Ltd |
| 2009344269 | Method for the treatment of mixed hydroxide product produced in a metal extraction process | Enfin Nickel Pty Ltd | First Quantum Minerals Limited |
| 2011202434 | System and method for cleaning a grinding machine | Urnex Brands, Inc. | Cafetto Pty Ltd |
| 2011265499 | Altered FAD2 and FAD3 genes in brassica and the molecular marker-assisted detection thereof | Dow AgroSciences LLC | Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc |
| 2012202134 | Anti-TNF antibodies and methotrexate in the treatment of autoimmune disease | The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology | Celltrion, Inc |
Opposition Withdrawn
Opposition to acceptance of the following applications has been withdrawn, and the application shall proceed to sealing:
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2006234593 | Intramedullar osteosynthetic device for two bone parts of the hand and/or foot | Peyrot, J.; Memometal Technologies; Augoyard, M.; Meusnier, T. | Makay, C. |
| 2008201356 | Rock box liners | CQMS Pty Ltd | ESCO Corporation |
| 2009222599 | Portable instant hot water heater | The Coleman Company, Inc. | Primus Australia Pty Limited |
Opposition Dismissed
No additional opposition proceedings have been dismissed.
Applications Withdrawn
The following applications have been withdrawn following opposition:
| Application No. | Title | Applicant(s) | Opponent(s) |
| 2006201823 | Cable bolt | Garford Pty Ltd | DYWIDAG-Systems International Pty Limited |
Extensions of Term of Standard Patents
Applications Filed
No applications for Extension of Term under Section 70 have been made.
Applications Accepted
No application(s) for Extension of Term have been accepted under Section 74.
Extensions granted
No additional applications for Extension of Term have been granted under Section 76.
Surrendered and Revoked Letters Patent
Surrendered Letters Patent
No patents have been offered for surrender.
Revocation of Letters Patent
No additional patents have been wholly or partially revoked.