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The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has now confirmed that a non-invasive diagnostic test for prenatal conditions is patentable subject matter in Australia.

Principal Karen Sinclair discusses the Australian Government’s proposed patent box scheme, the key role IP strategy will play in the ability of Australian companies to benefit from it, and what...

Malcolm Lyons looks at the recent Federal Court decision in Ono Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2021] FCA 643 which has provided long needed clarity on requests for patent term extension.

Freedom Foods Pty Ltd v Blue Diamond Growers offers important lessons and guidance for all drafters of IP licence agreements.

Australia's innovation patent system is ending soon. For patent applicants, there's still time to take advantage of the system - you just need to act quickly. 

The federal budget demonstrates a commitment to research, innovation and technology – but to take full advantage, greater utilisation of Australia’s world class intellectual property (IP) system is required.