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Visy ordered to pay $1.6M to bubble wrap maker over licence for Chobani spoons
The company behind the ubiquitous bubble wrap has won a consumer case against Visy Packaging, with the Federal Court awarding almost $3 million in damages after finding a spoon-lid combination supplied to yoghurt maker Chobani breached an exclusive licence agreement.
Kleenmaid founder’s brother can’t dodge conviction over $13M Westpac fraud
The brother of the founder of defunct whitegoods distributor Kleenmaid has lost an appeal seeking to overturn his conviction on fraud and insolvent trading charges for masterminding a $13 million fraud against Westpac.
Treasury Wine Estates may face shareholder class action
Treasury Wine Estates may be hit with a shareholder class action following a recent surprise earnings downgrade that led to a drop in the company's share price.
‘Malishus’ trade mark owner appeals ruling awarding $10 in compensatory damages
An Australian musician is seeking to appeal a ruling in a trade mark lawsuit against New Zealand-based clothing company Malishus and its directors, which awarded him $32,000 in additional damages for "flagrant" infringement but only $10 in compensatory damages.
Melbourne dermatologist wins ugly fight with Johnson & Johnson over beauty cream trade mark
The owner of a Melbourne-based dermatology clinic has come out on top in a battle with Johnson & Johnson over a trade mark for creams and cosmetic products.
Jury finds Kleenmaid founder guilty of $13M fraud against Westpac
The founder of defunct whitegoods distributor Kleenmaid faces jail time after a jury on Friday found him guilty of 19 charges of fraud and insolvent trading relating to the collapse of the company, including a $13 million fraud on Westpac.
Aldi’s ‘wholly descriptive’ trade mark for clothing line revoked
Aldi Foods' trade mark for one of its clothing brands has been revoked, with an IP Australia delegate finding the mark is "wholly descriptive" and incapable of distinguishing its goods.
Major League Baseball takes another swing at Philip Morris trade mark
American professional baseball organisation Major League Baseball is taking Philip Morris to court over the tobacco giant's bid to extend protection for an international trade mark on the acronym 'MLB'.
Surfstitch agrees to settle shareholder class actions, again
Online fashion retailer Surfstitch has reached an in-principle settlement in two shareholder class actions, about nine months after an initial agreement to resolve the dispute derailed.
LG to pay $160,000 for misleading customers about refund rights on faulty TVs
Electronics giant LG has been ordered to pay a $160,000 penalty after its call centre workers misled two complaining customers about their rights to replace a faulty television or get a refund under the Australian Consumer Law.