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Corrs In Brief: The High Court on Obviousness: Lockwood v Doric

21 June 2007

On 23 May 2007, the High Court of Australia handed down its unanimous second decision in the ongoing dispute between Lockwood and Doric regarding Lockwood’s patent for security locks with lock-in prevention. In this InBrief, Matthew Swinn (Partner) and Melissa McGrath (Solicitor) identify the highlights of the High Court decision and the impact on patentees.

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Matthew Swinn, Partner - Melbourne

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