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Patent revocation for lack of novelty
One of the often cited requirements for a patent to be granted, is that the invention as claimed must be ‘novel’ in light of the information of the day (referred to as the prior art and the common general knowledge) (section 18(1)(b)(i) of the Patents Act 1990 (Cth) (Patents Act)). Put simply, if its been…
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Interlocutory injunctions in patent disputes
Australian Intelligence Community (AIC) Commissioner Falk determined in Uber investigation how the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will assess if entities have an Australian Link to be legally bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).