By Tim Fitzgerald A patent confers a limited-term right to exclude other parties from using an invention, in exchange for a comprehensive description of the invention. The granted claims of a patent define the scope of the right that is conferred. Patents are jurisdiction-specific – a patent granted in one jurisdiction does not (at least […]
Read MoreOver the past two years IP Gateway has significantly increased its profile and market share in the Australian market and is now seen as the leading independent firm in Queensland. In a world of listed law firms and mega mergers, the need for independent IP firms has never been greater. IP Gateway is owned and […]
Read MoreIP Gateway as a firm and also the attorneys within the firm have been acknowledged in the 2019 IP Stars ranking for the Asia Pacific region. This year the firm has again been recognised in the fields of Patent Prosecution and Trade Mark Prosecution. The MIP awards are recognised as the benchmark in the IP industry […]
Read MoreBy Tim Fitzgerald* and Michael Finney** — ‘Swiss format’ or ‘Swiss-type’ patent claims have a general structure similar to the following: Use of compound X in the manufacture of a formulation for the treatment of medical condition Y. Swiss-type claims were originally approved by the Swiss Patent Office as a mechanism to allow for protection […]
Read MoreAIPPI conference in London 14-18 September 2019 Wayne Slater will be attending the upcoming AIPPI conference in London on behalf of our firm. Wayne is a member of the AIPPI standing committee on designs and will also be taking the opportunity to meet the UK clients of the firm. This year the world Congress for […]
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The annual BIO International Convention for 2019 will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia where Jack King-Scott will be one of more than 16,000 attendees from 67 countries. The delegates will gather together for unique opportunities for education and networking with some of the global leaders in biotech, pharma and life science. IP Gateway […]
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IP Gateway is delighted to announce that Matthew (Matt) Lord, a well-known Brisbane Patent Attorney, has joined the firm as of March this year. He joins a growing team of dynamic and experienced patent attorneys that continues to make its mark on the Brisbane and Australian IP market. Matt is a Registered Patent and Trade […]
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IP Gateway is pleased to announce the appointment of Clinton Priddle as a director of the firm effective as of 19 December 2018. Clinton joined the firm at the beginning of 2018 and has quickly become an integral member of the IP Gateway team. His professionalism and expertise have seen him appointed the head of […]
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IP Gateway would like to congratulate both Jaiden and Byron of Sea Ulcer on the ongoing success with their brand, their business and their dream. Jaiden and Byron are two mates that love fishing and, like most fishermen, were always looking for an edge over the fish. Especially, with the fish that couldn’t be seen […]
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By Alison McMillan PhD: AFFORDABLE, STREAMLINED AND INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR REGISTERED DESIGN AND TRADEMARK OWNERS NEW FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURT PROCEDURES Effective from 1 July 2018 important changes have been made in the manner in which Registered Design and Trademark matters are managed in the Federal Circuit Court (FCC). The FCC was established with the […]
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