The USPTO have released proposed rules packages under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) which are open for comment.
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POF Sponsors Cleantech Forum
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick is proud to sponsor the 8th Annual Australasian Cleantech Forum. Additionally, as an associated sponsor, we pleased to offer discount registrations to this important event.
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Customs and the Wiggles See Red Over Board Game
News Limited are reporting that the Wiggles have taken action against a toy importer for trademark infringement following seizure by Australian customs of a number of board games imported from Canada.
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Ethics: Lunch and Learn Seminar on 9 February 2012
This seminar will discuss recent cases which address situations including lawyers and patent attorneys acting for clients who are competitors, lawyers acting for their friends, and lawyers starting questionable court actions to achieve their client’s commercial objectives.
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We are looking for a Trainee Patent Attorney – Engineering (Mechanical or Civil) in our Melbourne Office. Applications close Monday 30 January 2012. e-mail to: confidential@pof.com.au
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China signs up for Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot
The State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China (SIPO) have commenced a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Japanese Patent Office (JPO).
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Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!
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Bell Tolls on Trademark Application for HEMINGWAY
The licensing arm of the estate of Ernest Hemingway have prevented registration of a trademark appearing to bear his signature in relation to fishing rods.
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The Science of Pasta
The New York Times has a fascinating piece on the geometries of various types of pastas from a recently released book called “Pasta by Design,” by architect George L. Legendre.
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The Associated press reports that Dr Pepper Snapple Group is parting ways with its oldest bottler – settling a trademark feud over a retro-version of the drink called Dublin Dr Pepper.
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