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Technology Commercialisation

LBT Innovations

Assisting ASX-listed LBT Innovations throughout the development, prototyping, and commercialisation of its medical technology products. Recently assisted in concluding a A$6 million joint venture based in Switzerland to develop and distribute a diagnostic imaging device.

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Can 'indifference' excuse liability for copyright infringement?

A recent decision by the High Court of Australia has affirmed that companies that are 'indifferent' to copyright infringement can be held liable for authorising the infringement, but that specific evidence is needed to prove this.

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Reversing the burden of proof in patent infringement proceedings

The recent case of Calix Limited v Grenof Pty Ltd & Aquadex Pty Ltd (Calix v Grenof) marks the first time the Federal Court of Australia has analysed section 121A of the Patents Act 1990 (Cth) (Act), a provision that reverses the burden of proof in patent infringement proceedings under specific circumstances.

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Patent infringement defence reaches boiling point at trial

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