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Invitations for the IPTA Members' Christmas lunches will be sent directly to IPTA members Proposed Dates Canberra Christmas Lunch - Thursday 28 November 2024 Brisbane Christmas Lunch - Friday 29 November
Invitations for the IPTA Members' Christmas lunches will be sent directly to IPTA members Proposed Dates Canberra Christmas Lunch - Thursday 28 November 2024 Brisbane Christmas Lunch - Friday 29 November
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2023 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property "Towards a sustainable patent system and society" to be presented by António Campinos President, European Patent Office SYDNEY: Thur. 23 November, 5:15pm-7:00pm
A webinar presented by Rob McMaster from DLA Piper, focused on what are the biggest surprises to patent attorneys when they encounter litigation, and how attorneys can best assist in
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IPTA is pleased to present a New Zealand Patent and Trade Mark Practice Workshop The Institute of Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia A NEW ZEALAND PATENT &
IPTA is pleased to present a New Zealand Patent and Trade Mark Practice Workshop The Institute of Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia A NEW ZEALAND PATENT &
The Institute of Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys of Australia Presents A MASTERCLASS IN TRADE MARK OPPOSITIONS Thursday 25 and Friday 26 May 2023 Establishment Rooms, Sydney Open to IPTA
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A MASTERCLASS IN TRADE MARK OPPOSITIONS MELBOURNE Thursday 2 - Friday 3 March 2023 Following on from previous successful masterclasses in other areas of practice the Academy of Education is
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2022 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property "Art and Authorship: From Warhol to the Creativity Machine" to be presented by Shira Perlmutter Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office
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Speaker: Julie Robb, Banki Haddock Fiora Time: Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm (AEDT) Adelaide: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Brisbane: 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Perth: 10.00
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***REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED*** A MASTERCLASS IN PATENT OPPOSITIONS SYDNEY 8-9 February 2021 The highly valuable Patent Opposition Masterclass was held in Melbourne in March 2020. Given the overwhelming positive
Patent drafting and internal requirements: where are we post-Raising the Bar? Webinar – Tuesday 15th December 2020 Synopsis: This is the first of a two-part series (part 2 will be
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In the event that government restrictions cause this event to be cancelled IPTA will refund all ticket monies
In the event that government restrictions cause this event to be cancelled IPTA will refund all ticket monies
In the event that government restrictions cause this event to be cancelled IPTA will refund all ticket monies
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School In conversation with Francis Gurry - Intellectual Property's past, present and future Dr Francis Gurry In October 2020, Francis Gurry concluded 35
“How to WayBack” - A Guide to using WayBack Machine and other Internet Sourced Evidence in the Office and in Court Synopsis In recent years, websites and social media
"Is Construction with an eye to the infringement ever taboo?" A Review of issues arising in Globaltech Corporation v Australian Mud Company HCATrans 45 Synopsis This Webinar will address issues
GREAT DESIGN & INNOVATION COMES FROM GREAT DIVERSITY Synopsis Good design matters. Great design leads to amazing outcomes for the company that builds it, the customers that use it and
PATENT PROTECTION IN INDIA – PROCEDURES AND TIPS FOR POSITIVE OUTCOMES Our Speaker - Essenese Obhan Synopsis Recent years have seen a transformation of the Indian Patent Office as well
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CREATIVE, OR JUST CRAZY? INVENTORSHIP AND OTHER IMPLICATIONS OF AI FOR PATENT LAW Our Speaker - Mark Summerfield Synopsis In August 2019 the ‘Artificial Inventor Project’ team led by
Cyber Security Awareness: Why jeopardise your hard work, your firm, your clients? Our Speakers – Iby Boztepe and Richard Head Synopsis The ‘Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’ manages the
A MASTERCLASS IN PATENT OPPOSITIONS MELBOURNE 5-6 March 2020 The Patent Opposition Masterclass is a well-crafted session designed to allow patent attorneys to sharpen their opposition practice. The 2-day course
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YIPTA in association with IP Australia is holding a Panel Discussion on Manner of Manufacture To be held in Brisbane Thursday 7 November 2019 Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm (refreshments and canapes from
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School "IP Law Reform in Australia: a story of mixed successes and failures" Professor Sam Ricketson - Professor Emeritus, University of Melbourne Australia’s
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School "IP Law Reform in Australia: a story of mixed successes and failures" Professor Sam Ricketson - Professor Emeritus, University of Melbourne Australia’s
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School "IP Law Reform in Australia: a story of mixed successes and failures" Professor Sam Ricketson - Professor Emeritus, University of Melbourne Australia’s
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School "IP Law Reform in Australia: a story of mixed successes and failures" Professor Sam Ricketson - Professor Emeritus, University of Melbourne Australia’s
Designing for the Future: Design and Intellectual Property in Australia Ms Beata Khaidurova and Ms Ramila Clugston will be presenting this Webinar Synopsis Great design is a core part of
MASTERCLASS IN IP VALUATION SYDNEY 9-10 September 2019 The IPTA Academy of Education Masterclass in IP Valuation is a one and a half day course which will teach you the
Disclosure Requirements in Australia & New Zealand and whether Australia’s approach to enablement is consistent with Europe We are pleased to advise that Jane Glover and Dan Beck will
New Competition Law Risks for IP Licences and Assignments Mr Richard Hoad will be presenting this Webinar Synopsis Since at least 1965, Australia's competition laws have provided a limited exemption
/ Our Speakers – Katrina Howard and Karen Sinclair SYNOPSIS Behaving professionally, ethically and in compliance with the Code of Conduct - Comments on the New Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Disciplinary
Ms Stephanie Melnychuk will present the below Webinar Synopsis: The practice of law demands much of our minds and bodies. Devotion to our work can mean late nights at our
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Mr Paul Smith and Ms Mihaela Hutanu will talk on the below: Synopsis: Following almost four years of consultations, the new Canadian Trademarks Act and Trademark Regulations will come into
Ms Wei Xin will talk on the below on 5 March 2019 China has become a focus for many Australian companies, and it is a favorite destination for trade and
On 30 November 2018 Craig Smith will present the below Webinar: Parameteritis (or parametritis) – is there such a condition affecting patent claims? In 2004 Bennett J imported this term
On 20 November Tim Bianchi will present the below Webinar: The U.S. PTO’s PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) just celebrated its fifth year of operation. This presentation will
On 30 October 2018 Rachelle Downie will present the below Webinar: The focus of this webinar is on patent entitlement and ownership. The webinar will address the current position regarding
On 23 October 2018 Ben Roxborough will present the below Webinar: To say that the sands have been shifting with respect to Section 101 jurisprudence would severely understate the seismic
On 18 September 2018 Peter Karcher will present the below Webinar: As a trusted adviser to your clients, it can be a real “value add” to know the basics of
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School Intellectual Property and the Business of Innovation Bill Ferris AC - Chair, Innovation and Science Australia board Against the backdrop of over
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School Intellectual Property and the Business of Innovation Bill Ferris AC - Chair, Innovation and Science Australia board Against the backdrop of over
On 31 July 2018 Andrew Sykes will present the below Webinar: It has been over five years since trade mark opposition procedure received a major overhaul. Now with the
On 26 June 2018 Bob Kramer will present the below Webinar: Recent legal decisions are rapidly changing a few areas of IP law in the United States. In this webinar,
On 28 May 2018 John Cotterill and Meena Wahi will present the following Webinar: John Cotterill from BMS will discuss Trade Mark Protect Insurance including how it came to
18th to 21st April - The Langham Hotel, Melbourne PROGRAM View our program and general information here FEES View registration fees here ACCOMMODATION The Langham, Melbourne Registration is now closed
On 27 March 2018 Donal O'Connell will present the below Webinar: Trade secrets have been the neglected step-child of IP. Historically, little thought, other than perhaps a non-disclosure agreement, was
On 27 February 2018 Dr Warwick Rothnie and Susan Gatford will present the below Webinar: Registered designs are an important part of the IP rights armory but are often overlooked
On 21 November 2017 Tim Bianchi will be presenting the below Webinar: The U.S. PTO’s PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board) just celebrated its fifth year of operation. This
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School The European patent system: serving the global economy Benoît Battistelli - President, European Patent Office While the driving force behind the innovation process
On 18 October 2017 Richard Mair, Mike Jennings and Carin Burchell will be presenting the below webinar: A brief introduction to The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys and its
Presented in conjunction with The Melbourne Law School The European patent system: serving the global economy Benoît Battistelli - President, European Patent Office While the driving force behind the innovation process
On 6 October 2017 Andrew Fox will be presenting the below webinar. This webinar will address issues arising with respect to the ownership and assignment of IP rights, and also
On 12 September 2017 Sheana Wheeldon will be presenting the below webinar. This webinar will cover the ins and outs of IPONZ trade mark proceedings – oppositions, invalidity applications and
On 29 August 2017 Michael Caine will present the following. The last major revision of Article 4 of the Paris Convention took place in Lisbon in 1958; a time when
On 15 August 2017 Dr Warwick Rothnie will be talking about the below. In Actavis UK Limited v Eli Lilly and Company UKSC 48, the UK Supreme Court significantly expanded
On 27 June 2017, Clive Elliott QC will present a webinar, discussing the general legal landscape in New Zealand, but with a comparative IP focus. In doing so, he will
On 23 May 2017 Andrew Christie will provide an update, see below. The Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board is undertaking a review of the Code of Conduct. Last month the Board
DETAILS Start: 26 Apr 2017 End: 29 Apr 2017 Event Categories: Annual Events, Perth Website: http://www.ipta.org.auVENUE Crown Perth Perth, Western Australia, Australia ORGANISER IPTAFEES View registration fees here
On Friday 17 February 2017, Daniel Wise will present a webinar discussing the impact of Brexit on the patent regime in Europe. While the UK’s momentous decision to leave the
On 29 November 2016, Tim Heberden will be presenting a webinar on the Relevance of IP valuation to attorneys and their clients. Tim is the Director of IP Economics at
Presented in conjunction with Melbourne Law School. What does a good IP System look like? Good for whom? Pippa Hall Chief Economist, United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office In a world
Presented in conjunction with Melbourne Law School. What does a good IP System look like? Good for whom? Pippa Hall Chief Economist, United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office In a world
Presented in conjunction with Melbourne Law School. What does a good IP System look like? Good for whom? Pippa Hall Chief Economist, United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office In a world
On Tuesday 25 October 2016, Steve Gledhill and Joe Seisdedos will present a webinar detailing their experiences with prosecuting Australian patent applications following the tumultuous changes in practice following the
On 4th October Ben Fitzpatrick will provide an update of significant patent cases in the last 12 months. register
If you’ve been thinking that there hasn’t been much legal action in the trade mark parallel importation space since the 2012 decisions in Paul’s Retail and Lonsdale, you would have
On 24 June 2016, Ed Heerey QC will be providing a summary of notable Australian Court trade mark cases and decisions of the Australian Trade Mark Office which have issued
This month Sydney IPTA is getting into the spirit of gin (or vodka or event a nice white rye). What could be more IPTA than spending a chilly evening warming
For IPTA Members Only On 31 May 2016 Dr John Landells will provide an update regarding the alignment between Australia and New Zealand in relation to patent practice and the
On 3 May 2016 Dr Trevor Davies outlined important sections of the Code of Conduct for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys 2013, discussed potential conflicts of interest, and provided practical tips
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On 24 November, Melbourne IP barrister Tom Cordiner will discuss the practical effect and implications of Rares J’s two decisions in Apotex Pty Ltd Les Laboratoires Servier FCA 1426 and
On 27 October, Melbourne IP barrister Campbell Thompson will discuss the recent decisions in the High Court of Australia in D’Arcy v Myriad Genetics Inc HCA 35 (7 October 2015) and AstraZeneca
On 29 September, Dr John McCann will make a presentation on the assignment of the right of priority of IP rights with emphasis on patents. John will briefly review some
'To boldly reform IP dispute resolution - Experience in the Intellectual Enterprise Court' With Justice Colin Birss. Video
'To boldly reform IP dispute resolution - Experience in the Intellectual Property Court' with Justice Colin Birss.
On 25 August, Melbourne IP barrister Andrew Sykes will make a presentation on Update on the distinctiveness of trade marks under s.41 of the Trade Marks Act. On 25 August, Melbourne
On 28 July 2015, Melbourne IP barrister Susan Gatford will present on expert evidence. Susan will make a 40 minute presentation discussing the rules and procedures that apply to expert evidence
Clare Cunliffe will give a 60 minute presentation exploring the special requirements and features of whole of contents novelty. Clare will discuss the case law concerning the formulation of notional
You have just read some juicy documents obtained through a Notice to Produce in opposition proceedings, or discovery and evidence in court proceedings. Can this new knowledge be used for
On 28 April 2015, IPTA commences a new series of free webinars for its members, to be held monthly on the last Tuesday of the month. The first webinar will
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