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Fonterra class action firm battles for $5.4M fees
The law firm that secured a $25 million settlement in a class action against dairy co-op Fonterra is fighting to recoup $5.4 million in legal fees, asking the court to disregard parts of an expert report slashing its fees.
Chobani loses test case over GST on Flip yoghurt range
Chobani has lost a dispute over the tax office's recent decision to apply GST to the US yoghurt maker's Flip range.
Claws out: Monster Energy appeals loss in trade mark dispute with MuscleTech
Monster Energy has lodged a Federal Court appeal after failing to block supplements retailer MuscleTech from registering a new logo that it alleges is similar to its own M claw mark. 
Seven loses stoush with 7-Eleven over ‘7NOW’ trade mark
Seven Network has lost its effort to stop convenience chain 7-Eleven from using a contested logo even though Seven had registered the trade mark first, with a court finding the broadcaster sat on the mark for too long before using it. 
Restaurant chain Fogo Brazilia, law practice face franchisee class action
Restaurant chain Fogo Brazilia is facing a class action alleging it misled franchisees about the profitability of its businesses, with business owners also making claims against an employment law practice that drafted the franchise agreements.
Bubs Australia sued by founder, ex-chairman after board spill
Two directors who were ousted from Bubs Australia and have mounted a challenge to its new leadership have filed proceedings against the infant formula company for breach of workplace rights.
Hog’s Breath class action ‘can’t be left in abeyance forever’, judge says
A judge has warned against a franchisee class action against Hogs Breath Cafe Australia remaining in limbo after the restaurant chain’s bid to toss the case was set back by the second applicant’s poor health. 
Quorn’s patent application for vegan burger falls apart
Marlow Foods, maker of popular meat-replacement product Quorn, has lost an application to patent a vegan burger that contains a non-egg binding agent, with IP Australia saying the recipe lacked inventiveness.
Aussie honey producers triumph in trans-Tasman tussle over manuka honey rights
New Zealand honey producers have failed in a lengthy fight with their Aussie counterparts to trade mark the term ‘manuka honey’, with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand ruling the phrase is merely descriptive of a type of honey.
General Mills says price hikes violated Old El Paso agreement
Consumer food giant General Mills is suing relish maker Baxters, alleging breach of an agreement to manufacture Old El Paso products for sale in Australia.