From 13 February 2020 the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office (IPONZ) will make significant changes to official fees for Patents and Trademarks. These changes are summarised below. Patent Fees Patent Examination Fees The official fee for requesting examination will increase by 50% from $500 to $750. The fee will apply to requests for examination or […]
Read MoreIP Gateway has recently opened a new office in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, boosting the firm’s growing presence in Brisbane. The office is strategically positioned near the famous Queen Street Mall, and provides easy access to CBD-based clients, as well being a central hub for clients on all sides of Brisbane city. The […]
Read MoreBy 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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By Dr Tim Fitzgerald We have previously advised on a significant issue under Australian divisional practice, stemming from demanding ‘best method’ requirements in this jurisdiction. Here we provide an important update in this respect. By way of background, similar to the ‘best mode’ provision in the US, it is a requirement under Australian law that […]
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