ACCC points to VW scandal to drive home the importance of “truth in advertising”
19 October 2015
Reflections on the ACCC's powers and recent enforcement action in the world of advertising
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Hong Kong seeks to introduce leniency policy for cartels
19 October 2015
A draft leniency policy has been released by the Hong Kong Competition Commission
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Singapore sings out with guidance
19 October 2015
CCS issues proposed amendments to its competition law guidelines for public consultation
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Productivity Commission releases roadmap for IP review and calls for submissions
15 October 2015
Last week, the Productivity Commission released the Issues Paper in accordance with its comprehensive review of Australia’s IP regime (Inquiry).
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership’s IP provisions: Biologics and biosimilars, copyright and privacy
9 October 2015
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was concluded on 5 October 2015, after 8 years of negotiations.
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EU-US privacy safe harbor no longer safe
9 October 2015
Our European colleagues have summarised the recent decision of the European Court of Justice dealing with the EU-US privacy safe harbor.
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High Court re-invents the test for patentable subject matter and finds the patent for the isolated breast cancer gene invalid
8 October 2015
The High Court has handed down a significant decision finding that patent claims for isolated gene sequences, indicative of a predisposition to breast cancer, are not patentable subject matter.
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NSW to introduce public complaints register
8 October 2015
A Bill establishing a complaints register could allow NSW Fair Trading to publicly name and shame businesses who’ve been subject to consumer complaint
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The Dancing Baby case: considering fair use before sending a copyright take-down notice – implications for Australia
6 October 2015
There has been a lot of talk lately about the “Dancing Baby” lawsuit (a.k.a Lenz v Universal Music Corp).
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Malt trade mark teasers – the lighter way to enjoy chocolate
2 October 2015
The Federal Court of Australia has allowed Delfi Chocolate Manufacturing S.A.’s appeal of the opposition to its MALTITOS trade mark application by Mars Australia Pty Ltd.
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