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$1.6m lawsuit alleges Sony TV caused fire that killed family dogs
A Victorian couple has launched a lawsuit against global giant Sony, alleging the company's TV had a safety defect that caused a house fire resulting in $1.6 million worth of damages and the loss of the family dogs. 
Cobram Estate’s ‘premium quality’ olive oil mark leaves bitter taste
An IP Australia delegate has rejected olive oil maker Cobram Estate’s bid to register a trade mark featuring the phrase 'premium quality great taste', saying other traders should be free to use the label for similar goods.
J&J talc class action a game of ‘whack-a-mole’, court told
A class action against Johnson & Johnson over allegedly carcinogenic talcum powder still can't say whether it has sued the correct entities and wants the company to sift through 100 years of corporate history to save it from playing "whack-a-mole".
Ferro-grad C maker Arrotex hits back at Aspen over ‘superiority’ claim
Arrotex has hit back at a lawsuit by the maker of Maltofer iron supplements, filing a cross-claim alleging its rival’s advertising was false because it conveyed its product was superior to Ferro-grad C.
White Fox to claim four-stripes ‘decorative’ in Adidas’ trade mark stoush
Teen fashion label White Fox will claim a pair of shorts that bore a four-stripe design was merely ‘decorative’ and did not infringe on Adidas’ distinctive three-stripe trade mark, a court has heard. 
ACCC takes action against retailers over Black Friday sales
The ACCC has slapped two retailers with infringement notices for 'limited time' Black Friday discounts that in reality continued after the advertised sale period.
Bodum can’t dodge costs in failed cup design case, despite appeal
A judge has made orders for kitchenware company Bodum to pay rival Maxwell & Williams' costs in a design dispute over stylish coffee glasses, despite Bodum's impending appeal.
digiDirect cops $99K penalty over ACCC concerns about strikethrough prices
Online retailer digiDirect has been hit with $99,000 in penalties after the ACCC accused if making misleading strikethrough price claims on its website.
Select Cards hits AFL memorabilia co. with misuse of market power suit
Footy trading card company Select Cards has launched a competition case against memorabilia producer Sport Entertainment Products, alleging misuse of market power.
Dr LeWinn’s maker McPherson’s launches appeal in ASIC action
Beauty brand McPherson's and its former boss are challenging the regulator's win in a case over disclosures related to sales forecasts for the company's Dr LeWinn's skincare range.