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Reflections on LSPN Europe 2026

[Book Review] Patent Claims: Interpretation, validity and infringement

Is consignment a novelty destroying prior use in Australia?

The risk of unclear contract terms and evidentiary deficiencies to entitlement claims

Nuances of divisional patent practice in Australia and New Zealand

Australian court orders withdrawal of patent applications prior to publication

Saturday Sundries

The growing trend of Delegate-raised invalidity grounds in Australian patent oppositions

Schrödinger's cat, and correcting an error or omission in New Zealand

Recent consideration of estoppel doctrines in Australian patent proceedings confirms the bar remains high

Important changes to New Zealand divisional patent practice

Australian High Court hears high-stakes matter of PTE eligibility of formulation patents