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​Qantm, Xenith merger sparks regulatory assessment of Australian market for IP services

( January 10, 2019, 21:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A review of the proposed A$285 million ($204 million) merger between Australian intellectual-property companies Qantm Intellectual Property and Xenith IP Group will examine whether foreign-based providers, in particular those in New Zealand, will be able to compete with the merged entity. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has released a market inquiries letter as part of its review of the deal, which was announced last November. The regulator is calling for public submissions ahead of a provisional decision date of March 21. The two publicly listed companies provide Australia and international clients with services associated with the registration, protection, commercialization, enforcement and management of IP rights.The market inquiries letter is attached. ...

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