Category Archives: Australian Law

Nicol Presentation- Gene Patents Forum

Last week, Professor Dianne Nicol presented at the Gene Patents Forum hosted by QUT’s Intellectual Property and Innovation Law Research Program in Brisbane. The forum, organised by Professor Matthew Rimmer, was attended by a number of experts and HDR students in the … Continue reading

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High Court Decision in d’Arcy v Myriad Genetics Inc – Appeal Allowed

We have been waiting almost 30 years for a decision of this nature, on the issue of whether isolated DNA sequences are patentable subject matter. This case considered a patent claiming rights to isolated DNA sequences relating to the BRCA … Continue reading

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Swiss Type Claims & Supply Infringement

The much awaited case of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd v Generic Health Pty Ltd (No 4) was handed down on 29 June 2015. Importantly, the case interprets ‘Swiss type’ patent claims that are relevant to methods of treating diseases using drugs … Continue reading

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