Biophile Newsletter

Biophile keeps you up to date with developments in the biotechnology industry in New Zealand and overseas.

Issue 12 - Biophile December 2007

In this issue of Biophile we tell you about changes that will impact Australian, European and United States patent applications. We also give you an update on some significant decisions.

Issue 11 - Biophile September 2007

In our September issue of Biophile we summarise the new patent examination rules for the US. You can also read about a controversial patent application for a minimal set of genes required to sustain life.

Issue 10 - Biophile April 2007

In our first issue of Biophile for 2007 we announce the latest decision on Swiss Claims in New Zealand and tell you about IP Australia's fee changes.

Issue 9 - Biophile December 2006

In our last issue of Biophile for 2006 you can read about proposed changes to USPTO patent practice and also learn about what's new for European and Australian patent law.

Issue 8 - Biophile July 2006

In this issue we cover the latest developments in patent law from the United States, Australia and China.

Issue 7 - Biophile March 2006

Articles in this issue include: can a joint inventor apply for a patent? Patent infringement contingency, Swiss type claim update and Patents bill update/experimental use exemption.

Issue 6 - Biophile December 2005

In this issue you'll find information about: patent law reform, update on research exemptions, ESTs must have a real use and oppositions: the effect of the Lacme v Gallagher decision.

Issue 5 - Biophile August 2005

In this issue of Biophile we include an update on submissions received on the draft Patents Bill and new tax depreciation rules for patents.

Issue 4 - Biophile February 2005

In this edition you can read about the draft Patents Bill that was released late last year.

Issue 3 - Biophile July 2004

This edition features the third instalment of Doug Calhoun's Practical Patent Management series, this time focusing on patent searching and mapping.

Issue 2 - Biophile March 2004

This edition features the second instalment of Doug Calhoun's Practical Patent Management series, this time the focus is on biotech IP infringement.

Issue 1 - Biophile January 2004

In this first edition, we are launching into the first of three patent "rules" aimed at helping you to align business and IP strategies. The next two rules will follow in later editions.