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Mobility Scooter vs Electric Car – a Trade Mark Battle
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Mobility Scooter vs Electric Car – a Trade Mark Battle

Madderns currently assists BYD in defending a Federal Court appeal. The appeal challenged a prior IP Australia’s decision (Moving Life Pty Ltd v BYD Company Limited ATMO 148) that decided foldable mobility scooters and cars are not considered the “same…
May 16, 2025
US vs AU. Do I need to disclose prior art to the Australian Patent Office?
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US vs AU. Do I need to disclose prior art to the Australian Patent Office?

With the recently introduced rule changes relating to the filing of Information Disclosure Statements before the USPTO, I thought it would be timely to examine if similar requirements exist for applicants of an Australian patent application to disclose relevant prior…
May 6, 2025
Welcome Fabiola Dos Santos!
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Welcome Fabiola Dos Santos!

Madderns is thrilled to welcome Fabiola Dos Santos to our team as a Senior Associate Trade Marks Attorney. With over 15 years of experience in Australia and overseas, Fabiola is a seasoned IP professional specialising in trade marks and brand…
May 5, 2025
Assigning registered intellectual property rights in Australia: legal requirements and the importance of clarity
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Assigning registered intellectual property rights in Australia: legal requirements and the importance of clarity

The assignment of intellectual property (IP) is a crucial aspect of business transactions in Australia. Whether it involves patents, trademarks, or designs, properly transferring ownership is essential to protect the rights of both the assignor and the assignee. Understanding the…
April 28, 2025
Navigating Australian Patent Support Requirements: Recent decisions highlight key considerations for US practitioners
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Navigating Australian Patent Support Requirements: Recent decisions highlight key considerations for US practitioners

The Australian Patent Office has recently issued three opposition decisions, each finding that claims lacked support under Section 40(3) of the Patents Act 1990, which mandates that patent claims are adequately supported by the matter disclosed in the specification. Section…
April 21, 2025
IP and The Gambler
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IP and The Gambler

For the uninitiated, “The Gambler” is a country song written by Don Schlitz and made famous by Kenny Rogers. Our narrator rides a train ‘bound for nowhere’ with an experienced gambler who offers advice in exchange for the princely sum…
March 20, 2025