Spruson & Ferguson

Building a patent portfolio is an important process for companies doing technology development, and not just for industry giants. Smaller companies can greatly benefit from having a well considered portfolio of patents. As Principal Andrew Davey shares, there are some key economic and strategic aspects that companies and innovators should factor into how they go about building their patent portfolios. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGxHmjfF Andrew is the leader of our Australian Engineering & ICT team and has significant in-house experience. Reach out to him or the team to help guide your IP strategy. #intellectualproperty #technology #patents #360degexpertise

Principal, Dr Doug Horton, is in the UK for the The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys conference in Cambridge and looking forward to everything IP in Europe next week at the IAM IPBC Europe conference. From a deep dive into the Unified Patent Court to auto & new tech, from SEPs to trade secrets - the agenda looks set to generate some great insights and discussions! If you're attending, please feel free to reach out to Doug and organise at time to connect. #patents #CIPA #IPBCEurope #intellectualproperty #360degconnection

Advancements in AI and technology have changed the IP insurance landscape, making risk assessments, quotes and premiums faster and more affordable for IP owners. Principal at Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers, Mark Vincent has seen how clients have benefited from having insurance, and recently sat down with Amplisure | Intangible Asset Risk & Insurance Advisors Director, Matthew Yeates to talk about these industry changes. Below is a short selection from the interview (closed captions enabled), for further information and the full interview, head to https://lnkd.in/eUkY2eBP #IPprotection #IPinsurance #360degProtection

Precision fermentation is a rapidly evolving area of food innovation that could reshape global food production by offering sustainable, scalable alternatives to achieve future food security. Principal, Peter Brown, PhD highlights some of the most exciting patented innovations in the leadup to Future Food-Tech in San Francisco this week. If you have additional breakthrough examples, let us know in the comments. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewVDbvtR Peter is excited to be attending the conference to take in the latest developments, so reach out directly if you'd like to connect! #foodtech #foodinnovation #futurefoodtech #patents #360degExpertise

We celebrated women in the life sciences sector with AusBiotech today! We've watched the size of this annual lunch grow year on year, and we're grateful to AusBiotech for its events and mentoring programs that support women in the life sciences sectors throughout the year. The 2025 International Women's Day theme of #AccelerateAction aims to highlight the many barriers that remain for women. AusBiotech CEO, Rebekah Cassidy, addressed the persistence of unbalanced gender representation at the highest levels of the life sciences industry, followed by discussions on the ways in which gender diversity in leadership positions enhance the performance of the whole organisation. Principals Dr Elizabeth Barrett, Katrina Crooks, Sylvie Tso and Dr Michael Christie were delighted to be joined by Beth Lorenzo and Vicky Zhang, Dr Alison Findlay, Tanya van der Wall, Dr Alex Thomson, Prof Carolyn Sue MB BS, PhD, FRACP and Dr Leo Stevens. #IWD2025 #IWD #MarchForward #360degconnection

For #biotech and #chemical inventions in particular, post-filing data can be a decisive factor in overcoming objections related to insufficient disclosure and inventiveness. Recent updates to the Patent Examination Guidelines and key judicial decisions are shifting the landscape in favor of applicants.    In our latest article on the use of post-filing data in China from Head of Patents Dr Siqi Wang and Special Counsel Dr Vivian Wang 王建秀 does a deep dive on updates to the Patent Examination Guidelines, and four high profile case rulings from the Supreme People's Court. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7yeuGAk   #IntellectualProperty #Patents #PostFilingData #PatentStrategy #IPLaw #PatentExamination #ChinaPatents #BiotechPatents #ChemicalPatents #Innovation

What are prophetic examples, and why include them in a patent specification? When could or should they be used, and what complications could result from their use? Principal and Chemical & Life Sciences Leader for Australia, Dr Mike Zammit, PhD, and Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers Principal, Duncan Longstaff, look at the reasons to utilise prophetic examples, and what to consider when drafting your patent specification. 👉 This is an article not to be missed by innovation professionals. Reach out to the team if you have questions or would like advice for your patent application: https://lnkd.in/gjadHSMg #patents #intellectualproperty #IPstrategy #360degexpertise

Great innovation deserves great protection. Congratulations to Gelion on securing three new US patents - another milestone in their Lithium-Sulfur (LiS) technology and recycling solutions journey. We’re proud to have worked alongside Gelion for many years, helping to guide their IP strategy in Australia and globally. Seeing their ideas take shape and gain recognition in key markets is a testament to their vision and impact. “It’s a privilege to support growing businesses like Gelion in building a strong global IP position," said Special Cousel Matthew Stewart. "These US patents are a fantastic addition to their portfolio and clearly show that Gelion is at the forefront of development in Li-S battery technology, as well as the increasingly important field of battery recycling.” Thank you for working with us, John Wood, Prof. Thomas Maschmeyer, Louis Adriaenssens, Ellen Hemming and Jacob Carpenter And thanks to our Gelion team: Matthew Stewart, Mike Zammit, PhD, Nigel Pereira and Daniel J Wilson. #360degrelationships #Innovation #Renewableenergy #Patents #Intellectualproperty #batterytechnology

May will be here before we know it, and our team is looking forward to #INTA2025! We have a range of trademark and IP experts from across our Asia Pacific offices heading to San Diego for this year's International Trademark Association (INTA) annual conference. If you're heading to the conference, we are keen to connect, so please reach out to organise a meeting. Direct contact links can be accessed via the link. See you there! https://lnkd.in/gaVEvj6i Simon Potter, Duarte Lima, Roseanne Mannion, Amy Chan, Khajaque Kortian, Mark Vincent, Jonathan Loh, Greg Whitehead, Rory Anderson, Stuart Hughes, Chelsea Peters, Vicky He #INTA #INTA2025 #INTA25 #360degconnection

Hosting the BioMelbourne Network BioForum this week was a fantastic way for our team in Melbourne to connect with so many in our community there, particularly for this important conversation on commercialisation pathways. Thank you to BioMelbourne Network for working with us on this great event, we hope everyone came away with some useful takeaways, good conversations and new connections. Thank you also to our team on the ground who look forward to seeing everyone throughout the year: Mark Roberts, Dr Catherine Winbanks, Andrew Davey, Michelle Blythe, Grant Barry, Edward Marschall, Taryn Francis, Rekha Jayarajan. #360degconnection