Helen Macpherson

Jul 29, 2024 | lexology.com | Chris Vindurampulle |Donna Meredith |Helen Macpherson

CQMS Pty Ltd v ESCO Group LLC [2024] APO 29 (28 June 2024)Date of decision: 28 June 2024Body: Patent OfficeDelegate: Dr David CarberryCQMS Triumphs in Patent Opposition Against ESCO GroupCQMS has successfully opposed ESCO Group’s (ESCO) patent application AU 2018201726 (‘726) on the grounds of lack of support and sufficiency. We previously reported on an opposition between the same parties for a related patent family member AU 2018201710 (‘710).

Jun 13, 2024 | lexology.com | Helen Macpherson |Chris Vindurampulle |Donna Meredith

CQMS Pty Ltd v ESCO Group LLC [2024] APO 17 (8 May 2024)Date:  8 May 2024Patent Office:  Australian Patent OfficeAdjudicator: Greg PowellCQMS has successfully opposed ESCO Group’s (ESCO) patent application on the grounds of lack of support and sufficiency. In an interesting twist, the Delegate exercised their authority under section 60(3) of the Patents Act 1990 and raised the additional opposition ground of inutility, which was not asserted by CQMS.

Mar 6, 2024 | concurrences.com | Belinda Harvey |Stefanie Benson |Rachael Stowasser |Helen Macpherson

Belinda is a partner in White & Case’s global anti-trust practice based in Sydney. Belinda advises clients on all aspects of competition law, including complex merger clearance and critical antitrust issues relating to business initiatives such as collaborations, joint ventures, distribution strategies, exclusive dealing arrangements and pricing. She also focuses on organisational compliance, assessing exposure, and developing policies and strategies for mitigating antitrust risk.

Mar 6, 2023 | concurrences.com | Belinda Harvey |Stefanie Benson |Rachael Stowasser |Helen Macpherson

Belinda is a competition/anti-trust and regulatory Partner based in Sydney. Belinda advises Australian and international corporate clients, utilities, and regulators on all aspects of competition law and the regulation of essential services, including energy, rail, ports and other infrastructure. Belinda has extensive experience in advising on and obtaining clearance for domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, with a particular focus on multi-jurisdictional matters.