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Use of representations when filing Registered Design applications.
These guidelines set out how we examine patent applications for biotechnological inventions under the Patents Act 1977.
The patents hearings manual provides guidance to the law and procedure concerning patent and design right hearings.
This strategy sets out the government’s approach to tackling intellectual property crime and infringement for the next five years
Guidance for commercial and non-commercial users on the orphan works licensing scheme.
Details of all patent hearings that are scheduled.
Practice Amendment Notice (PAN) in respect of retailing or bringing together of services
Directions under rule 109 of the Patents Rules 2007 to extend a specified period may be made using electronic communications.
Provision of skeleton arguments and attendance at case management conferences/hearings in trade mark proceedings.
Review of Fast Track Opposition Process: New Costs Cap.
A change in practice in the registrar’s service of documents in trade mark and registered design inter partes proceedings.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Australia.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Pakistan.
Information to help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Singapore.
Section (280-01 280.05) last updated: October 2021.
Sections (41.01 - 41.11) last updated: January 2020.
Sections (80.01-80.07) last updated April 2009.
The Marrakesh Treaty is an international legal instrument which makes it easier for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people to access works protected by copyright.
Patentability.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
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