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Allens advises News Corp on $3.4 billion Foxtel sale
DAZN will take full ownership of Foxtel in the transaction valued at $3.4 billion. As part of the deal, News Corp and Telstra, the current owners of Foxtel, will receive minority stakes in DAZN and ...
Facilitating a successful ERP implementation
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of modern business operations, seamlessly integrating processes from accounting to human resources. With AI advancements, analytics and cloud computing, these systems offer greater capabilities to organisations than ever before. ...
Protecting critical minerals R&D for future success
An opportunity for Australian businesses to lead the global energy transition ...
Using gen AI tools for business? Be aware of the (many) limitations on your IP protections
To assist businesses to make informed decisions about which AI tools to use and for what purposes, we have conducted an in-depth analysis of the terms and conditions applicable to a range of commonly used, off-the-shelf generative AI tools from an intellectual property perspective. ...
GRBA's successful appeal for its House Bed & Bath mark: a warning for well-known brands
In allowing the appeal by Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd, the Full Court of the Federal Court found that its use of the House B&B Mark did not constitute misleading or deceptive conduct or passing off in relation to proceedings brought by Bed Bath 'N' Table. ...
Recent decisions cast doubt on state-based trade mark removal actions
The Australian Trade Marks Office recently decided two related actions for removal for non-use against registered marks owned by Mae Watson: the first, 'Whiplash', and the second 'WHIPLASHED', both fo ...
In Touch: What's happening in Australian competition and consumer law
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
Allens unlocks the power of data with new practice for clients
Allens is helping clients unlock the immense unrealised power of data with the launch of an end-to-end data governance, data services and privacy practice . Led by Partner and Sector Head of ...
Emerging technology trade marks: where we are now and why more guidance is still required
Since the release of new guidance by IP Australia in 2023, Australia has yet to see a landmark decision on trade marks for emerging technologies such as AI, NFTs or blockchain. ...
Patent term extensions under siege: a new era of challenges for pharmaceutical patentees
A recent Federal Court decision has struck down a patent term extension granted to Novartis for its blockbuster heart failure drug Entresto. The decision in Novartis AG v Pharmacor Pty Limited follows a recent trend of successful challenges by generic pharmaceutical companies. ...