By 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 . 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 is emerging as a leading Australian firm for patent matters in the life […]
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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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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 In April this year we reported a Patent Office decision https://ipgateway.com.au/recent-patent-office-decision/ in which the Patent Office held that a computer implemented method to be patentable subject matter or a “manner of manufacture. This was of note given the current practice of the Patent Office in which patent applications that previously would have […]
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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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The leading IP industry publication Managing Intellectual Property has recognised IP Gateway as a leading Australian IP prosecution firm. The recent IP stars publication has the following to say about the firm: “IP Gateway provides an extensive range of strategically focused intellectual property services including expert advice in patents, trade marks, domain names, trade secrets, […]
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By Alison McMillan PhD Australian Patent law has a requirement not found in other major patent jurisdictions. A patent applicant is obliged to disclose “the best method known to the applicant of performing the invention”. Failure to do so is a ground of refusal or revocation. Background Section 40(2)(aa) of the Patents Act 1990 requires […]
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