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Partner Jim Dwyer and Law Graduate Joanne Been look at this important decision on brand reputation in Australia]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fotmjan09.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fotmjan09.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[   Intellectual Property Bulletin - 19 December 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting copyright, patents, trade marks, designs and personal property. We also include important Christmas/New Year closure dates for IP registration services in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and mainland China.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulldec08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulldec08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Design and Trade Marks - 18 November 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, the High Court has considered the operation of section 117 of the Patents Act 1990 (Cth), which imposes liability in certain circumstances for contributory infringement of a patent. Senior Associate Rob Silberstein and Law Graduate Nicholas Tobias examine the decision and its likely impact]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptanov08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptanov08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patent and Designs - 11 November 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at three court decisions that provide some judicial guidance on three important patent and design issues]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdnov08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdnov08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Trade Marks - 07 October 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Australian Trade Marks Office decision found that the evidence did not demonstrate use as a trade mark of the shape of a four-bar chocolate and consequently, registration for that shape was refused. Partner Andrew Butler and Senior Associate Garen Holopikian review the case]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fotmoct08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fotmoct08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 07 May 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and related developments]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullmay08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullmay08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Trade Marks - 05 February 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[This case concerned two retailing interests using the same word mark in respect of overlapping goods and where one of the two retailing interests, which had obtained registration of the mark, commenced proceedings against the other for trade mark infringement.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fotmfeb08.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fotmfeb08.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks - 18 December 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the abolition of the duty of disclosure for patent applicants; the Sportsgirl trade mark case; the dangers of choosing marks of a general character; changes to the trade mark renewal grace period; and practice changes with regard to letters of consent in cases of conflicting marks]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptadec07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptadec07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 12 December 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and related developments]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulldec07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulldec07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Pharmaceuticals - 05 November 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner   Annette Hughes and Senior Associate Rachel Nicolson provide an overview of the   UN's draft Human Rights Guidelines for Pharmaceutical Companies in relation to   Access to Medicines, released for public consultation in September 2007]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fopnov07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fopnov07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Trade Marks - 24 October 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the recent case of Brother Industries Ltd v Dynamic Supplies Pty Ltd, the Federal Court of Australia considered an unusual set of facts and held that the importation and sale of non-branded products, manufactured by the trade mark owner but imported and sold in counterfeit packaging, constituted trade mark infringement, misleading and deceptive conduct in breach of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and passing off]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/foipoct07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/foipoct07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Patents - 23 October 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to the duty of disclosure obligations for applicants and patentees of Australian patents have now been implemented. The requirement to inform the Australian Patent Office of the result of prior art searches conducted by overseas patent offices has now been substantially abolished. Partner Chris Bird and Patent Attorney Anthony Selleck report]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/cupoct07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/cupoct07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Pharmaceuticals - 13 September 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the final instalment of our three-part series examining the amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Senior Associate Ric Morgan addresses the price disclosure obligations and how the information will be used to further reduce the price of pharmaceutical benefits to government]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fop13sep07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fop13sep07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 11 September 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright and designs]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullsep07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullsep07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Pharmaceuticals - 07 September 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Part 2 of our Focus: Pharmaceuticals series examining amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Senior Associate Ric Morgan examines the way the statutory price cuts operate and details the supply guarantee requirements]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fopsep07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fopsep07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health - 05 September 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at a case of anti-competitive conduct by doctors; the first set of standards issued by the Queensland Health Quality and Complaints Commission; and a question of discrimination in the provision of medical services]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohsep07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohsep07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Pharmaceuticals - 30 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth Parliament has passed legislation to amend the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. In the first of a three-part series, Senior Associate Ric Morgan provides an overview of the changes and examines the new concepts introduced by the amendments]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fopaug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fopaug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks - 20 August 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we look at proposed changes to the duty of disclosure; the design registrability of fonts; a patent infringement validity decision; trade mark examination for short marks; changes to the process for filing divisional trade mark applications; and linking of single class trade mark registrations]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptaaug07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptaaug07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 13 July 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments relating to patents, trade marks, copyright and designs]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulljul07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulljul07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health - 05 June 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[We report on the duty owed by employers where workers are exposed to traumatic events; the right to access one's own health information; the meaning of 'exceptional circumstances' when applying the 80/20 rule; the extent of the duty to warn patients pre-surgery; and when a surgical procedure amounts to battery]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohjun07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohjun07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Copyright - 04 May 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the decision of Australia's High Court in Burge v Swarbrick last week, businesses may now be better placed to assess how to manage design rights and copyright in products that may be mass-produced. Lawyer Marina Lloyd Jones looks at the impact of the decision]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/focopymay07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/focopymay07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health - 30 April 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In late March 2007, the Department of Health and Aging released an exposure draft of the Therapeutic Products Bill 2007 (Cth). This is the first in a series of new laws that will significantly change the way therapeutic products are regulated in Australia and New Zealand by setting up a joint trans-Tasman scheme. Lawyer Przemek Kucharski summarises key aspects of the Scheme and the Bill]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohapr07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohapr07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks - 27 April 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two significant changes to the schedule of patent fees; new trade mark, patent and design provisions now in force; and a look at upcoming conferences and events]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptaapr07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptaapr07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 29 March 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting trade marks, trade practices, copyright and technology]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullmar07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullmar07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health - 28 February 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we examine the role of the Professional Services Review; final and binding determinations made under the Medical Practice Act 1994 (Vic); recent amendments to stem cell legislation; and the treatment of a child without parental consent]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohfeb07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohfeb07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Client Update: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks - 09 January 2007]]></title><description><![CDATA[In December 2006, IP Australia (the Federal Government body that administrates patent, trade mark, design and plant breeder's rights) announced a comprehensive review of its official fees. This is first major overhaul of fees for some time and is related to a general cost recovery policy being implemented by the Government]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/cupdtjan07.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/cupdtjan07.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Design and Trade Marks - 19 December 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner Chris Bird provides an update on progress in legislative reform of the Australian Patents Act 1990 (Cth) concerning exemptions to infringement of a patent for experimental use and crown use]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptadec06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptadec06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 15 December 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, trade practices, copyright and technology]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulldec06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulldec06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health - 29 November 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we look at the issue of witness immunity; a duty of care case; medical record ownership; and new or amended legislation]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohnov06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohnov06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 20 September 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and related developments]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullsep06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullsep06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Trade Marks - 18 September 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent Full Federal Court appeal decision in Woolworths Limited v BP plc provides insight into the registration of colour trade marks based on acquired distinctiveness. Partner Andrew Butler and Articled Clerk Rosie Hooper report]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fotmsep06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fotmsep06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents & Trade Marks - 06 September 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[AAR Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys Partner Chris Bird reports on the potential impact of the Full Federal Court's decision in Grant on patent law in Australia and draws comparisons with the corresponding regimes in Europe and the United States]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptasep06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptasep06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health - 31 August 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue we look at changes to the Queensland health system, the Community Services Obligation funding pool for pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors, and a case concerning a parental dispute over the appropriate disposal of their deceased daughter]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohaug06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohaug06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Intellectual Property - 31 August 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill 2006 proposes amendments that, if passed, will significantly widen the circumstances in which 'springboarding' by generic pharmaceutical companies is permitted under the Patents Act 1990 (Cth). Partner Sarah Matheson and Lawyer Emma Stacey report on the proposed expansion of the springboarding provisions in the Patents Act 1990 (Cth)]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/foipaug06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/foipaug06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents - 31 July 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent Full Federal Court decision has clarified the issue of what kinds of business methods can be patented. Patent Attorney Anthony Selleck reviews the decision]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptajul06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptajul06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Design and Trade Marks - 27 June 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Allens Arthur Robinson Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys' round-up of news, notices and features on patent, design and trade mark-related matters]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdtjun06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdtjun06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 21 June 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, copyright, domain names and related developments]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulljun06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulljun06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health - 31 May 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the High Court's decision on 'wrongful life', access issues to information for assisted reproductive technology recipients and the UK Lillywhite case]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohmay06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohmay06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 13 April 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks, passing off, copyright and domain names]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullapr06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullapr06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Intellectual Property - 07 April 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill 2006 was introduced into the House of Representatives on 30 March 2006. If enacted, the Bill will amend the Patents Act 1990, the Trade Marks Act 1995, the Designs Act 2003, the Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994 and the Olympic Insignia Protection Act 1987. Senior Associate Jonathan Gottschall, Patent Attorney Anthony Selleck and Trade Marks Attorney Peter Ryan report on the major amendments made by the Bill]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/foipapr06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/foipapr06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Health  - 02 March 2006]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at whether PPPs could help alleviate the infrastructure crisis in Queensland Health; the recommendations of the Lockhart Review on embryo research legislation; the court assessing a doctor's standard of care in relation to the Trade Practices Act; and an update on the AB v Attorney-General of the State of Victoria case]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohmar06.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/bio/fohmar06.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks - 15 December 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Allens Arthur Robinson Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys' end-of-year round-up of news, notices and features on patent, design and trade mark-related matters]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptadec05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/foptadec05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 23 November 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents, trade marks and copyright]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullnov05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbullnov05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks - 08 September 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Allens Arthur Robinson Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys' round-up of  news, notices and features on patent, design and trade mark-related matters]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdtsep05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdtsep05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Intellectual Property Bulletin - 13 July 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our intellectual property lawyers and patent and trade marks attorneys provide   an update on the latest cases and legislative developments affecting patents,   trade marks, domain names, copyright and designs]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulljul05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/ipbulljul05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Copyright & Trade Marks - 17 June 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Full Federal Court has issued the latest statement on the  assessment of 'reproduction' of a 'substantial part' of a television broadcast by  another television network. Partner Tim Golder and Lawyer Andrew Fuller report.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/foipjun05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/foipjun05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Trade Marks - 05 May 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[The   Federal Court has ruled that foreign-based websites must specifically target or   be directed  at Australian customers before the court will  find liability or grant relief for claims of trade mark infringement or  passing off. Partner Philip Kerr and Senior Associate John Butt report]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fotmmay05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fotmmay05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks - 13 April 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Allens Arthur   Robinson Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys' round-up of news, notices and   features on patent, design and trade mark-related matters]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdtapr05.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdtapr05.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks - 22 December 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to  Allens Arthur Robinson Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys' end-of-year round-up of news,  notices and features on all patent, design and trade mark-related matters]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdtdec04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/pta/fopdtdec04.htm</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[  Focus: Trade Marks - 18 November 2004]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent   case confirms that colours or colour  combinations can be valid trade marks, although  applications are more likely to succeed if they can be connected to  a distinctive shape of goods. Trade Marks Attorney Kimberley Trainor reports]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate><link>http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fotmnov04.htm?rss=true</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.aar.com.au/pubs/ip/fotmnov04.htm</guid></item></channel></rss>
