News & Insights

•August 19, 2026

Manner of Manufacture After Aristocrat: Analysis of CQMS Pty Ltd v Joy Global Surface Mining Inc [2026] APO 19

Technical Monitoring vs Economic Decision-Making: Where the Patentable Subject Matter Line Is Drawn

•June 8, 2026

Patentable Subject Matter in Australia

Principles of “manner of manufacture” and characterization of the invention.

•June 2, 2026

Laminar IP Opens New Office in Bangkok, Thailand

Laminar IP has officially opened a new office in Bangkok, establishing a direct, on-the-ground presence in Thailand.

•May 30, 2026

Award: Laminar IP recognised in IAM Patent 1000 (2026) – Bronze for Firm and both Founding Partners

Laminar IP and Founding Partners Jiarne Hong and Mark Teoh once again recognised as leaders in IAM Patent 1000 (2026).

•May 27, 2026

Zip Co v Firstmac: High Court Recalibrates the Honest Concurrent Use Defence

Australia’s High Court tightens the honest concurrent use defence, making early trade mark clearance and prompt action critical for brand owners.

•May 12, 2026

NOCO v Brown & Watson Lights Up Australia’s ‘Best Method’ Requirement for Divisionals

The Full Federal Court in NOCO v Brown & Watson confirms Australia’s “Best Method” requirement, raising the stakes for parent drafting and portfolio strategy.

•May 8, 2026

Patent Term Extensions for Pharmaceutical Formulations in Australia after Otsuka v Sun Pharma

Australia’s High Court to Decide the Fate of Pharmaceutical Patent Term Extensions (PTEs) —(re)Formulation?

•April 14, 2026

Laminar IP Attending the INTA 2026 Annual Meeting in London

We are excited to share that Laminar IP will be attending the International Trademark Association 2026 Annual Meeting in London from 2-6 May.

•March 23, 2026

Laminar IP Welcomes Dr Jon Wright

We are delighted to welcome Dr Jon Wright to Laminar IP, strengthening our Chemistry and Life Sciences capability.

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