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Aldi wins appeal over ‘natural’ claims
The Full Federal Court has found products that market themselves as "natural" need not be made wholly of natural ingredients, handing a win to Aldi on appeal in its legal battle with the maker of the popular MoroccanOil line of hair products.
Gaia blasts ACCC for ‘misleading’ press release over fine
Baby brand GAIA  has lashed out at the consumer watchdog for issuing a press release announcing a $37,800 fine against the company for misleading 'organic' labels on three of its products, saying the release itself was "potentially misleading" to consumers.
Cable makers didn’t violate consumer law, judge says
A judge has found the Australian Cablemakers Association did not violate the consumer laws when it sent letters to several Ministers complaining that an electrical cable supplied by Midland Metals was unsafe.
Popular baby wash maker fined over “organic” claims
A popular maker of baby skin products has been fined by the ACCC for claiming its products are organic even though they contain synthetic chemicals.
Bicycle giant appeals IP Australia rejection of ‘Condor’ TM
Australian bicycle manufacturer Reid Cycles is appealing an IP Australia decision to reject its application for the Condor trade mark after a successful opposition by UK-based Condor Cycles.
Patron loses opposition to Pirate Bay Rum trade mark
IP Australia has denied liquor producer Patron Spirits' opposition to rival Fernbrew's trade mark for Pirate Bay Rum, saying the mark was not likely to be confused with Patron's Pyrat brand of rum.
Asiago cheese needn’t come from Italy, IP Australia rules
IP Australia has ruled in part that cheese branded with the Asiago label need not be manufactured in the Asiago region in Italy, striking down an opposition to a trade mark filed by cheese producer Sartori Company.
Aldi, TWU agree to talks in suit over driver safety claims
Supermarket chain Aldi and the Transport Workers Union will sit down for talks in a bid to resolve a lawsuit brought by Aldi accusing the union of misleading conduct through press releases and other statements that claimed the company risked driver safety.
Apple issued warning in NZ as ACCC trial looms
As Apple gears up to face off against the ACCC next month for allegedly misleading iPhone and iPad users about their rights to have faulty devices repaired free of charge, it has received a fresh warning that it may have violated consumer laws, this time in New Zealand, by setting expiry dates on consumer guarantees.
Kmart boss misled cargo pants maker in IP spat, court told
Kmart CEO Guy Russo gave false assurances that the department store had revamped designs for a line of cargo pants and shorts after being warned that it was infringing on the copyright of workwear brand FXD, a new suit alleges.