Ross McFarlane

Managing Partner - Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick | Patent Attorney | ICT | Electronics | Software

[POF IP Law @pofip]

The November edition of Inspire is here!

This edition explores the High Court decision in Aristocrat v Commissioner, the risks involve with engaging third party expertise, the significance of defining the technical field of an invention and more: https://t.co/yvHSwcHZUJ

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We are delighted to announce the promotion of Helen McFadzean to principal of the firm. Her new is effective as of 1 July 2022. Congratulations Helen on this fantastic career milestone: https://t.co/zWKCDCKBwd

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The March edition of Inspire is here!

This edition discusses the use of disclaimers in Australian patent practice, delves into the muddy concept of "inventorship", looks at claim construction of relative terms and much more: https://t.co/WiJLV00ev0

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@pofip Great article from my partner Anita Brown, and food for thought on #AustraliaDay2022

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The Australian Government has been assigned copyright in the Aboriginal Flag as part of a $20 million deal to purchase the rights from its creator, paving the way for its use without permission or the payment of a fee. Anita Brown explains more here: https://t.co/hi8KBOUBST

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Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick extends a warm welcome to our new associate, Dr Jessica Chadbourne, who has recently joined our Chemistry and Life Sciences team in our Sydney office. Read more here: https://t.co/tGEb8dDqCi

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The patentability of computer-related inventions:
- two or three step test?
- the "substance" of an invention?
- an "advance" in computer technology?

If you're confused, read our article which outlines the recent changes to examination practice: https://t.co/c080duSmUZ

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The December edition of Inspire is here!
In this edition, the Australian Battery Society talk about their long-term goals for battery tech in Australia, we analyse the appeal in Allergan v Self Care, and much more: https://t.co/keREMgWtAA

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POF is pleased to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2021 – 2022 by @DivCouncilAus. We are the first Intellectual Property firm to have been awarded this status since the Index began in 2017.

Read more: https://t.co/F5YFHNvS3l

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POF has dedicated R U OK? Day to the entire week.
An activity/challenge has been presented to staff each day, that is known to assist with managing stress and anxiety. Today, Registered Psychologist Paul Saunders, ran a webinar on building resilience and sustaining wellbeing.

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Today, the Commissioner of Patents has appealed the Federal Court decision in Thaler v Commissioner of Patents to the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia. #dabus #patents #intellectualproperty

https://t.co/t2dCRA2UYB

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We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jacqueline Leong to the position of Senior Associate, effective from 1 September 2021. This promotion is a significant milestone that recognises Jacqueline’s exceptional work, client service, and leadership: https://t.co/znOIbl6lRx

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Fully vaccinated with AZ after my 2nd jab yesterday. If you can, get vaccinated people!

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Consultation for the federal patent box scheme is currently open until the 16th of August 2021, and you can submit your responses here: https://t.co/m61TZKyptO

You can find more information on the patent box scheme in this article we published last month: https://t.co/dJes53Ylot

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Chris Schlicht, POF’s Deputy Managing Principal, has been recognised as “Best Lawyer of the Year – Australia” in the 2021 Lawyer International Legal 100, and Alyssa Telfer, Principal, has been included in MIP’s Top 250 Women in IP, congratulations to both: https://t.co/VB7crzKmz2

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We are delighted to announce the promotion of two of our Senior Associates to Principals – Dr Danielle Burns and Marine Guillou. Their new roles are effective as of 1 July 2021. We’d like to congratulate both: https://t.co/mP76HBOZGi

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We are delighted that POF has been recognised as one of Australia’s top performing IP firms in this year’s @IP_STARS Awards for 2021. We’re thrilled to have received these awards and rankings, and we’d like to thank our clients for their continued support: https://t.co/pxPSQdIwDC

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We are very pleased to announce that POF Senior Associate, Dr Annabella Newton (@bellatronic), has been elected to the role of Councillor within IPTA. We look forward to what Annabella will bring to the council in this new role. Congratulations Bella! https://t.co/a6ECXlNaUF

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#IDAHOBIT International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia & Transphobia, is today.

To acknowledge and support IDAHOBIT day, POF is raising funds for the LGBTQIA+ community and supporting the Minus18 Foundation. Read more here: https://t.co/u2CkRzJakP

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Australian innovators are big winners under the new Patent Box scheme announced this week.
Read more here: https://t.co/lH5qF0RZcb

#federalbudget2021 #taxes #MedTech #Biotech