Naomi Pearce Archives | Page 9 of 15

Merck and Pfizer pneumococcal conjugate vaccine settlement prolongs uncertainty regarding Australian product claims

by Naomi Pearce | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Kate Legge, Naomi Pearce, Patents

Recently, Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) (known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the US and Canada) announced a settlement and licence agreement with Pfizer Inc. in relation to MSD’s pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) products, including VAXNEUVANCETM (Pneumococcal...

Taking a position on patent infringement – position statements where multiple products accused

by Naomi Pearce | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, Naomi Pearce

Date: 30 September 2021Court: Federal Court of AustraliaJudge: Rofe J Background The patentee (Surefoot) alleged that seven of the respondents’ (All Footings) products infringe Australian Patent 2012276281 (Patent), which relates to ‘footing plates’ to be placed at...

Wrinkle for supplier of Botox ‘alternative’ as Court finds trade mark infringed, Australian Consumer Law breached

by Naomi Pearce | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog, Kate Legge, Naomi Pearce

The Full Federal Court has held a supplier of cosmetic products (Self Care) liable to Allergan for infringing its BOTOX trade mark and for misleading or deceptive conduct. In doing so, the Court reached novel conclusions as to circumstances in which the comparative...

Economy of court procedures primary factor in refusal to consider summary judgment application

by Naomi Pearce | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog, Naomi Pearce

Date: 22 September 2021Court: Federal Court of AustraliaJudge: Perram J Background Deco Australia Pty Ltd (Deco) alleged infringement by Aliwood Pty Ltd (Aliwood) of Innovation Patent 2019101244 (Patent). Aliwood asserted that the Patent was not entitled to its...

New .au domain names coming to Australia

by Naomi Pearce | Sep 21, 2021 | Blog, Naomi Pearce

New .au domain names will be available in Australia from 24 March 2022. From this date, individuals, businesses and organisations with an Australian presence will be able to register a name of their choosing directly before the .au namespace (e.g. yournamehere.au). ...

Naomi Pearce recognised as a World Leading Patent Strategist by IAM

by Pearce IP | Sep 7, 2021 | Blog, Naomi Pearce, Our Awards

Pearce IP is proud to announce that Pearce IP’s Founding Principal and Executive Lawyer, Patent and Trade Mark Attorney, Naomi Pearce, has once again been recognised as a World Leading Patent Strategist by IAM Strategy 300. This award identifies the individuals who...