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Swiss-style patent claims can be very valuable in Australia

Australia - February 23 2017 The scope for enforcement of Swiss-style claims may be broader in Australia than for method of medical treatment claims. Second medical use…

Adam Denley

Does a recent Patent Office decision increase the evidence needed to support patent term extension?

Australia - March 7 2016 Generally, patent term extensions are granted based on minimal supporting evidence. A recent Patent Office decision serves as a useful…

Carol Burnton

Does a recent Patent Office decision increase the evidence needed to support patent term extension?

Australia - March 7 2016 Generally, patent term extensions are granted based on minimal supporting evidence. A recent Patent Office decision serves as a useful reminder that…

Carol Burnton

Australian Patent Office guidelines finalised post-Myriad

Australia - December 15 2015 The Australian Patent Office has now finalised what will be their approach to examining nucleic acids and other biological inventions following the…

Karen Bentley

When inventive steps become routine...greater hurdles for applicants with claims directed to antibodies

Australia - October 29 2015 The development of monoclonal antibodies has revolutionised medical science, and the use of these molecules in the development of future therapies…

Sarah Hennebry