Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up 1 June 2015

An Australian Trade Mark Non-Use Proceedings Round-Up from the Trade Mark Office Journal dated 1 June 2015. If you wish to start any non-use proceeding against trade marks of others, or if your own trademarks have had non-use proceedings brought against them by third parties, please contact us. Please note that the information in the …
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Patent Opposition Roundup – 25 June 2015

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An Australian Patent Opposition, Revocation and Extension of Term Round-Up from the Patent Office Journal dated 25 June 2015. If you wish to oppose the grant of a patent, or if your grant own application has been opposed by third parties, please contact us.   Opposition Proceedings Opposition Lodged Acceptance of the following patent applications …
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Legislation blocking overseas copyright infringement websites passed

On 22 June 2015 the Parliament passed the Government’s website blocking legislation – the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015.  The Act will come into effect when it receives Royal Assent, which usually occurs two to four weeks after the passing of legislation. The Act enables the Federal Court to order an internet service provider …
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More than one way to skin a cat

Parallel importation – also known as grey marketing – is when someone imports into Australia genuine goods that are intended for another market. The goods will bear a trade mark or copyright material that is separately licensed in the country of intended destination as opposed to Australia. Typically the parallel imported goods are cheaper than …
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Inspire! – June 2015

This edition contains articles on: > We have moved! Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick’s Melbourne office has relocated to 333 Collins Street > When function trumps form in design registrations >  (Non) Buyers Beware: Internet Service Providers forced to release download details in landmark case >  Kellogg has copyrighted Chocolate Crackles: ten of our favourite myths about copyright > Why Tesla gave away its …
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Deb Yin Foo on the panel at the 7th annual Women in Biotechnology luncheon

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Watch out Oprah! On Friday 22 May, POF Partner Deb Yin Foo took part in the panel at the Connecting Women in Biotechnology luncheon held at Melbourne’s iconic Myer Mural Hall. Now in its seventh year, the luncheon is designed to connect women and celebrate Australia’s most innovative industries. POF is proud to be a …
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