Chrysiliou IP

US biotech company Gen-Probe’s bid for the removal of rival Beckman Coulter’s ‘Access’ trade marks will be heard alongside its appeal of a ruling from the Trade Marks Office denying the company’s bid to expand its ‘Open Access’ trade mark to Australia.

Two biotech companies that provide molecular diagnostic products used in genetic screening will face off in Federal Court over whether one of the company’s ‘Access’ trade mark is likely to confuse consumers.

British child safety product manufacturer Britax has lost its opposition to an Australian competitor’s patent for a lightweight child booster seat, after contradicting inventiveness claims made in its own application for a similar product.