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Lundbeck v Sandoz – High Court decision

Photo of Jackie O'Brien (AU)By Jackie O'Brien (AU) on Posted in General
1. Introduction The High Court has delivered the latest instalment in Lundbeck and Sandoz’s lengthy saga concerning escitalopram. The particular circumstances giving rise to this dispute are unique, however, the High Court’s approach to interpreting a patent licence granted by Lundbeck to Sandoz should be considered when preparing patent licences. The High Court’s decision may … Continue reading

Please, sir, I want some more: Orphan works and other copyright law reforms

Photo of Jackie O'Brien (AU)Photo of Isobel Taylor (AU)By Jackie O'Brien (AU) and Isobel Taylor (AU) on Posted in Copyright, Intellectual Property
Late last year, the Australian government released the long-awaited Exposure Draft of the Copyright Amendment (Access Reform) Bill 2021 (Cth) (Bill). The Bill is designed to implement aspects of the Government’s response to the Productivity Commission’s 2016 Inquiry into Intellectual Property Arrangements (on which we reported at the time here and here). As is often … Continue reading

Consultation Open for Australia’s Medical and Biotechnology Patent Box

Photo of Jackie O'Brien (AU)By Jackie O'Brien (AU) on Posted in General, Intellectual Property, Patents
On 5 July 2021, the Government released its Discussion Paper setting out the Government’s proposal and seeking views from key stakeholders. The paper will be open for submissions until 16 August 2021.   Now is the opportunity for stakeholders to put forward their suggestions as to what a patent box in Australia should entail. Patent boxes … Continue reading
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