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Artificial Intelligence can be an inventor in Australia

In a ground-breaking decision (Thaler v Commissioner of Patents [2021] FCA 879), Justice Beach of the Federal Court of Australia …

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Blackwattle IP is proud to report that Paul Mahony has been recognised by MIP as a Patent Star for 2021

Blackwattle IP is proud to report that Paul Mahony has been recognised by MIP as a Patent Star for 2021

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POSITIVE OUTCOME FOR COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED INVENTIONS

The Federal Court in Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited v Commissioner of Patents [2020] FCA 778 has overturned a decision …

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Tough day for Rokt – but further clarification for software patents

In a unanimous decision, the Full Federal Court overturned the decision of the primary judge and found that Rokt’s innovative …

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Paul Mahony ranked in WIPR Leaders 2020

World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) has recognised Paul Mahony in its recently published WIPR Leaders 2020, a “one-stop guide to …

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Legislation Updates

New Zealand introduces self-disclosure 12 month grace period Effective 30 December 2018, New Zealand has expanded its grace period provisions …

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