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Innovation patents on the ropes, but not the canvas.

June 20, 2018
by Andrew Massie, Managing Principal

The Australian innovation patent system has been in the news recently as a result of the Australian Government’s intention to abolish the system. This decision followed the general inquiry made by the Productivity Commission into Australia’s intellectual property (IP) system. The expectation within the IP industry was that abolition of the innovation patent system would …
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POF once again ranked tier 1 for patent prosecution in IAM Patent 1000

June 19, 2018

We are delighted to once again announce that POF has been recognised as a tier 1 patent prosecution firm in this year’s IAM Patent 1000. Following the extensive five month research process carried out by IAM, POF was delivered high praise for “taking the time to understand the big picture” and for building “an excellent …
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Online review sites: The good, the bad and the ugly

June 15, 2018
by Anita Brown, Principal

Analysis from consumer advocacy group CHOICE has found that around 15% of all online reviews are fake. Yet consumers regularly rely on review platform sites such as TripAdvisor, Zomato and Product Review to decide where to sleep, where to eat and what to buy. They expect these platforms to provide full and frank consumer feedback. …
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IP Australia declares further war on computer implemented inventions

June 1, 2018
by Mark Williams, Special Counsel

Since late 2015, IP Australia has been examining patent applications for computer implemented inventions in light of the Full Court judgment in Commissioner of Patents v RPL Central Pty Ltd (2015) FCAFC 177 (RPL Central), but as of mid-2017, we have seen a new interpretation of this judgement become Patent Office practice. For better or …
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POF sponsors 10th BioMelbourne ‘Connecting Women’ Lunch

May 25, 2018

POF is proud to be an inaugural sponsor of this year’s BioMelbourne 10th Annual ‘Connecting Women’ Lunch. We have been a sponsor of this event since its inception in 2008 and we are delighted to continue this long-standing association. For the past 9 years, the Connecting Women Lunch has provided the opportunity to highlight and celebrate the achievements …
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2018 IP Stars revealed – Five POF partners recognised as leading Australian practitioners

May 21, 2018

We’re proud to announce that POF Partners Michael O’Donnell, Russell Waters, Edwin Patterson, Alyssa Telfer and Ross McFarlane have all been listed as ‘IP Stars’ in this year’s Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars handbook. This is a fantastic achievement for all five, but in particular for Russell, as this year marks a significant milestone as …
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Expert witness evidence – are you asking the right questions?

May 15, 2018
by David Longmuir, Principal

The decision in Multisteps Pty Ltd v Specialty Packaging Aust Pty Ltd [2018] FCA 587 has highlighted the importance of the initial instructions and discussions with experts in the evidence gathering process. It has also shed light on the potential liability of individuals having control over conduct ultimately held to infringe. Multisteps commenced proceedings against …
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Could Robin Hood get a trade mark registration?

May 10, 2018

Did you know that trade mark applications can be opposed on the ground that the application was made in “bad faith”? This is a vague sort of concept, with the test being that the decision to apply for the mark “would be regarded as in bad faith by persons adopting proper standards” – but you …
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US company fined AUD3 million for breach of Australian Consumer Law

April 27, 2018

The Full Court of the Federal Court has rejected the appeal by US company Valve Corporation against a decision to fine it AUD3 million for misrepresentations in its online Service Agreement which contained a no refund policy and no guarantee that Valve’s computer games were error-free: Valve Corporation v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2017] …
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Managing Partner, Ross McFarlane, named as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly ‘Partner of the Year Awards’ 2018

April 26, 2018

We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Ross McFarlane, has been nominated as a finalist in the Intellectual Property category for this year’s Lawyers Weekly ‘Partner of the Year Awards’. The ‘Partner of the Year Awards’ is now in its third year, and showcases finalists with “impressive leadership, technical expertise, mentorship and business development …
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