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• Non-court patent enforcement strategies: recent recommendations to the Australian Government

  04 Mar 2010 | For some years, patentees have been expressing concerns about the costs and difficulties associated with enforcing patents in Australia. In 2006, the Australian Government requested that ACIP conduct an inquiry into, and report on, issues relating to post grant patent enforcement strategies. After an extensive review period and consultation with relevant stakeholders, ACIP issued its final report to the Australian Government in January 2010. The government is currently considering its response to the report.

• Plant Breeders Rights – summary of the legal enforcement recommendations in ACIP's final report

  04 Feb 2010 | In 2005, the Australian Government requested that ACIP review Australia’s Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) regime, focusing on the difficulties that PBR owners face in enforcing their rights. ACIP has now released a final report. The report recommends legislative and procedural reform to address the various changes advocated by stakeholders.