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AdvanCell challenges Sciencons patents for lead-212 cancer therapy generator
Cancer drug maker AdvanCell is seeking to block two patent applications by Norwegian biotech Sciencons AS for technology used in targeted radiation treatments for cancer.
Metricon ordered to identify allegedly infringed home designs
Home builder Metricon has been ordered to identify the specific drawings it alleges a Queensland builder copied, in proceedings alleging copyright infringement of two of its home designs.
Former ISGroup boss mostly defeats strike-out bid in dismissal case
Sacked boss of ISGroup Roy Mellon has largely defeated a bid to strike out his reply to the surveying company's defence, with a judge saying he was entitled to dispute the reasons given for his dismissal.
IP Australia shoots down Kyro Card’s payment processing patent
In the latest ruling on computer-implemented inventions, an IP Australia delegate has shot down fintech Kyro Card's bid to patent a payment system for offering rewards to shoppers, finding the invention was a business scheme implemented on a computer and not a manner of manufacture.
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Warburg Pincus tops AVID offer for Ingenia with latest bid
Warburg Pincus has increased its offer to acquire Ingenia Communities after AVID Property Group lobbed a competing offer that valued the holiday park operator at $3.2 billion.
IMB Bank to bring limitations defence to fintech’s copyright suit
IMB Bank will argue that a fintech's claims that the mutual bank breached its copyright by reverse engineering its customer relations management software is statute-barred, a court has heard.
ABC flags concerns about Bluey use in One Nation videos
The ABC has raised concerns about the use of children’s character Bluey in One Nation’s political cartoons, telling Senate estimates it was seeking legal advice on the matter.
Payton Capital state manager appeals failed whistleblower claims
A former state manager of HMC-owned property investor Payton Capital has appealed a finding that his disclosures about two investments were not a substantial or operative factor behind his dismissal. 
Clyde & Co brings on insurance team from Carter Newell
Clyde & Co has brought on an insurance partner from Carter Newell, along with her team, marking the sixth partner the firm has added in the past year.
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OUE REIT increases stake in Sydney’s tallest tower for $864M
Singaporean real estate investor OUE REIT is increasing its stake in 180 George Street, a 55-storey Sydney office tower whose tenants include Salesforce, TikTok and Jones Lang LaSalle.