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CrownBet goes on the attack, says Sportsbet’s trade marks must be revoked
In an escalating battle between the online bookmakers, CrownBet has filed a cross claim in a consumer and trademark infringement lawsuit brought by Sportsbet that calls for the cancellation of its rival's trade marks.
Nationwide can bring justification defence in Geoffrey Rush defamation case
The publisher of The Daily Telegraph has won its bid to bring a defence of justification against claims by actor Geoffrey Rush that the newspaper defamed him in articles alleging the actor behaved "inappropriately" during a production of King Lear at the Sydney Theatre Company.
Crown sues NSW government to protect Sydney harbour views
Crown Resorts is taking the NSW government to court over development at central Barangaroo that threatens to block its views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Aristocrat mulls misleading conduct case against Ainsworth
Gaming giant Aristocrat Technologies is seeking further documents from rival Ainsworth Game Technology to weigh misleading conduct and passing off claims as it mounts a potential copyright and consumer law case.
Movie giants take aim at Aussie telecos over pirate websites
A conglomerate of entertainment companies, including Roadshow Films, Columbia Pictures and Disney, have launched further court proceedings against Australia's telecommunication giants to block 151 domains accused of facilitating the piracy of copyrighted movies and TV shows.
Singer Guy Sebastian sues former manager Titus Day
Chart topper Guy Sebastian has brought a lawsuit against his former manager Titus Day seeking shares in two of Day's companies, which he says he was promised in exchange for sticking with Day as a manager.
Luna Park Sydney loses challenge to ‘Flying Carousel’ permit denial
Sydney landmark Luna Park has lost a challenge to a ruling that rejected a construction permit for a new amusement park ride dubbed the Flying Carousel.
Sony, Universal, Warner Music join case against Copyright Tribunal
Entertainment industry titans Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music and Warner Music have joined an appeal to the Full Federal Court challenging a licence granted by the Copyright Tribunal of Australia to Foxtel for the rights to certain yet-to-be-broadcast content and streaming rights.
ACCC raises red flags over proposed copyright reform
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted the need for expanded fair use copyright exemptions but warned applying one of the existing fairness factors more broadly could hinder innovation and increase investment costs.
Aristocrat wants tens of millions in pokie IP case
Gaming giant Aristocrat Technologies is seeking damages in the "high tens of millions of dollars" from rival Konami Australia, after the poker machine developer was found liable for patent infringement.