How Carina Biotech is leading Australia’s charge in CAR-T cell therapy

Harnessing the body’s own immune system is one of the most exciting ways forward in the ongoing battle against cancer. CAR-T cell therapy, an exciting new form of immunotherapy, has been the focus of our client Carina Biotech since the company’s inception. In February this year, Carina took a large step forward toward the clinic …
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Ten Years of Raising the Bar – Has the bar been raised on patent oppositions?

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On 15 April 2013, the Intellectual Property Legislation Amendment (Raising the Bar) Regulation 2013 (No 1) commenced with much fanfare. The RTB regulations made significant changes in relation to patent oppositions, principally with the aim of resolving proceedings faster. The reforms recognised that under the previous regime, opposition proceedings often took several (and sometimes many) …
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Funding boost for startups

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The Albanese Government’s 2023-24 Budget handed down last night provided a funding boost for startups as part of the Government’s push to invest in key strategic industries. Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers, recognising Australia’s opportunity for growth and prosperity in the global shift to clean energy, announced a new $392.4 million Industry Growth Program (a better …
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Ten years of Raising the Bar – Support and Disclosure

Some of the most significant changes to the requirements for a valid patent brought about by the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 have been in the area of support and disclosure. A key rationale for the grant of patent rights has always been that in return for a limited monopoly, the …
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