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Fish food feuds and authorised trade mark use – Trident Seafoods v Trident Foods
The ongoing fish food feud between Trident Foods Pty Ltd (Trident) and Trident Seafood Corporation (TSC) continues. ...
Update on changes to Australia's IP laws
Federal Parliament is considering a Bill to amend Australia's IP laws to implement some aspects of the Government's response to the Productivity Commission's (PC) inquiry into IP arrangements. IP Australia has also released its response to public consultation on several other of the PC's recommendat ...
A pattern of infringement
The recent decision in The Dempsey Group Pty Ltd v Spotlight Pty Ltd [2018] FCA 2016 on what constitutes the reproduction of a substantial part of a copyright work offers a timely reminder for Australian textile merchants on how best to thread the needle when purchasing designs from third-party manu ...
ACCC's good result in bad faith claim
The ACCC recently brought its first two cases alleging a breach of the good faith obligation in the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes – Franchising) Regulation 2014 (the Franchising Code). In each instance, the ACCC successfully established both a lack of good faith and breaches of the Austra ...
BODalicious Instafamous stars come to litigious blows
Two sporty insta-celebrities Sophie Guidolin and Rachael Finch have clashed over the alleged trademarked term 'Bod' and who gets to use it after. ...
BetEasy raises the stakes in brand war with Sportsbet
BetEasy raises the stakes in brand war with Sportsbet In a continuing legal battle over wagering brand names. CrownBet, now known as BetEasy, is seeking cancellation of the SPORTSBET trade mark on the same grounds Sportsbet used to successfully oppose its rebranding. ...
Nurofen maker in need of fast pain relief
Paracetamol manufacturer Hence Reckitt Benckiser has discovered that inaccurate and unbalanced comparative claims that don't reflect the overall picture can cause big headaches, even where those claims have some support. ...
How to avoid anti-money laundering compliance headaches - financial product issues
Issues of securities interests in managed investment schemes and other types of financial products typically involve a number of designated services under Australias anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing AMLCTF regime However in the midst of preparing governing documents disclosure ...
The Rolls-Royce bribery case and its implications in Australia
A Deferred Prosecution Agreement in the United Kingdom which will see the Rolls-Royce company pay more than 500 million to settle charges of foreign bribery is the most significant UK DPA to date It is likely to influence the approach and expectations of the Australian Government and law enforcement ...
ACCC calls for significant reforms in Digital Platforms Inquiry Final Report - Part 1 of Allens' two-part series
The Federal Government has released the ACCC's Final Report from its Digital Platforms Inquiry, with significant and wide-ranging implications across competition, consumer protection, copyright and privacy issues. ...