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Apple defeats patent infringement suit over Touch ID technology
Intellectual Property 2025-05-15 3:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Apple has defeated a claim by an Australian non-practicing entity that its patents for a remote entry system were infringed by the tech company’s Touch ID and Face ID technology. 

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Sandoz says Amgen ‘dragging the chain’ in fight over bone drug biosimilar
Intellectual Property 2025-05-15 11:06 pm By Andy Sidler

Sandoz has accused Amgen of ‘dragging the chain’ as the Swiss biotech continues to mull whether to launch infringement proceedings over six patents for its Prolia and Xgeve bone disease biologics.

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Canva inventions might be useful, but no method of manufacture, IP Australia says
Intellectual Property 2025-05-14 11:39 pm By Christine Caulfield

IP Australia has rejected two patents by online graphic design company Canva, with a delegate dismissing the company’s argument the computer-implemented patent applications claim a manner of manufacture.

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Sandoz moves to block Amgen’s attorneys from prosecuting patents in IP spat
Intellectual Property 2025-05-06 11:41 pm By Andy Sidler

Generic drug maker Sandoz wants to shield information turned up by preliminary discovery orders from the eyes of Amgen patent attorneys in a spat over cheap versions of Amgen’s bone disease drugs, and says if they view the material they should be barred from prosecuting future related patents.

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Momofuku restaurant loses challenge to instant Ramen maker’s trade mark
Intellectual Property 2025-05-06 11:19 pm By Sam Matthews

Famed restaurant chain Momofuku has lost its challenge to the ‘Momofuku’ word mark of instant noodle giant Nissin, with IP Australia finding consumers were not likely to be deceived or confused because of the different goods and services provided by the two companies.

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Fonterra to appeal ruling over Bega trade mark licences
Appeals 2025-05-06 11:46 pm By Christine Caulfield

Dairy company Fonterra is reportedly challenging a court’s refusal to give it certainty over lucrative licence agreements with Bega Cheese as it pursues a sale of its Australian business.

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Amgen wants Sandoz to give up info on regulatory approval for generic Prolia, Xgeva
Intellectual Property 2025-05-05 11:22 pm By Christine Caulfield

Biopharmaceutical company Amgen has lodged proceedings against generic maker Sandoz, calling for documents related to regulatory approval of a generic version of its top-selling bone disease treatments.

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Vehicle Management Systems wins extension to renew patents after forgetting to pay fees
Intellectual Property 2025-05-02 11:59 pm By Andy Sidler

A company that manufactures vehicle sensing technology used to monitor public parking has been allowed more time to renew its patents, despite opposition from rival SARB.

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Foxtel wins security in $12M dispute over download patent
Intellectual Property 2025-04-30 2:25 pm By Andy Sidler

The owner of a patent for software allowing users to download live television that is suing Foxtel for $12 million has been ordered to cough up $260,000 in security.

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Fonterra can’t get pre-deal ruling on sale’s impact on lucrative Bega licences
Intellectual Property 2025-04-28 11:56 pm By Christine Caulfield

Dairy company Fonterra can’t get a court declaration that its Australian exit plans will not trigger change of control clauses in lucrative licence agreements with Bega, potentially affecting the likely sale price.

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