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COVID-19 and class action risk – some (early) lessons for Australia from overseas
As COVID-19 spreads throughout Australia and the world, its impact is being felt across every industry. With the pandemic at a relatively early stage, the virus has disrupted supply chains and shuttered businesses, resulting in record levels of unemployment and unprecedented market volatility. ...
Decision on Love is (up) in the Air
Music duo Glass Candy and airline Air France were found to have infringed the copyright in the iconic 'Love is in the Air' with the songs 'Warm in the Winter' and 'France is in the Air'. With a number of issues unresolved, this remains a case to watch. ...
'PROTOX' and 'PROCAT': the Federal Court considers deceptive similarity and the defence of comparative advertising
Allergan Australia v Self Care IP Holdings and Caterpillar Inc v Puma SE highlight the precise nature of the test required in assessing deceptive similarity, as well as the limits of the comparative advertising defence to infringement. ...
State Bank of Vietnam tightens control over onshore lending
On 28 June 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Circular 06/2023/TT-NHNN (Circular 06) to amend Circular 39/2016/TT-NHNN (Circular 39) on lending activities of credit institutions and foreign bank branches in Vietnam. Circular 06 will take effect from 1 September 2023. ...
Sustainable procurement: five tips to manage ESG risk in your supply chain contracts
Suppliers and service providers are a critical input into an organisation's ESG footprint, with supply chain contracts offering a key opportunity for businesses to realise their ESG goals. We provide our top tips on how businesses can optimise their supply chain contracts to meet ESG objectives. ...
PBS process proving a headache for migraine medications
Challenging a PBAC decision is not straightforward. We take a look at the available options and examine the alleged delays in listing migraine treatments Emgality and Ajovy on the PBS. ...
Fool's gold – how packaging can be misleading or deceptive
The Federal Court has ruled that adopting distinctive branding may not be enough to get a trader out of hot water if the get-up of the trader's products is similar to somebody else's. ...
Federal Budget 2023–24: five key takeaways for general counsel
Here is our take on the essential issues for General Counsel arising from the Federal Budget (Budget) 2023-24. ...
Do the Corner's trade marks live up to their reputation?
Australian courts must often decide whether two trade marks are 'deceptively similar'. A recent Full Federal Court decision emphasises that this deceptive similarity must arise from the resemblance of the marks themselves — not from their actual use or reputation. ...
IP rights in the COVID-19 pandemic – the story so far
With the timely supply of effective COVID-19 vaccines insufficient to meet global demand, there has been speculation that the compulsory licence and Crown use (or government authorisation) provisions would be invoked. This from the early stages of the pandemic has thrust IP rights into the spotlight ...