The use of means-plus-function language has been a settled matter in Australia – such language allows a feature of an invention to be claimed, broadly, as being all ways to achieve some function or result. An article on this...more
3/5/2013
- Inventions Mean-Plus-Function Patent Applications Patents
Means-plus-function language in patent claims is interpreted very differently in Australia compared to the US. This can lead to vastly different findings with regards to validity and/or infringement.
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12/6/2012
- Infringement Means-Plus-Function Patents
Electronic filing applies to:-
•standard, divisional, innovation and provisional patent applications and applications for design registration filed after 1 December 2012,
•patent applications claiming priority...more
11/20/2012
- Electronic Filing Patents
Entitlement in Australia and New Zealand -
The correct legal entitlement of an applicant to apply for, or be granted a patent, is a cornerstone of the patent system in all major jurisdictions. Incorrect entitlement can...more
11/15/2012
