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Vittoria can’t transfer IP spat over Moccona instant coffee jar
Coffee brand Vittoria can't transfer a case over the trade mark for rival Moccona's instant coffee jar from one Federal Court registry to another, with a judge reminding the company that the court was "well into the 21st century" and could livestream hearings without the need for interstate travel.
Monster Energy hit with patent infringement suit over branded pull tabs
Monster Energy has been sued by an inventor who claims that the beverage giant infringed his patent for laser etched pull tabs like those used to package its energy drinks.
Moccona’s instant coffee jar trade mark should be cancelled, Vittoria says
Moccona's instant coffee jar shape trade mark should be cancelled because the mark is functional and can't distinguish the company's goods, the owner of coffee brand Vittoria argues in a trade mark infringement cross-claim.
Bellamy’s says ex-CEO sacked for poor performance, not discrimination
Baby food producer Bellamy’s has hit back at a $400,000 lawsuit by its former chief executive officer, saying she was sacked because of “poor financial performance” and not because she complained about sex discrimination. 
Judge rejects bid for second opt out notice in Merivale class action
A judge overseeing a $129 million underpayments class action against hospitality giant Merivale has rejected a bid for a second round of opt out notices, finding that even if the first round went straight to employees’ junk or spam folders, it did not follow that they had not been read.
Chocolatier Koko Black takes rival to court for TM infringement
Artisanal chocolate brand Koko Black has brought legal action against rival chocolate maker Kokopod and its owner, alleging they are infringing on Koko Black's trade marks.
Drink rivals mull High Court appeals after losing ‘Mother’ of all trade mark disputes
The owners of Mother energy drinks and Vittoria Food & Beverage have both lost their challenges to each other's 'Motherland' and 'Mothersky' trade marks and are considering taking the long-running stoush to the High Court. 
In fight with ex-Orix CEO, Chubb can argue Coca-Cola Amatil knew nothing of alleged bribes
Facing a claim to cover the legal costs of former Orix CEO John Carter under a D&O policy, Chubb has been given the green light to argue that Coca-Cola Amatil's board had no knowledge of alleged secret bribes.
Merivale slams class action’s bid for second opt out notice to workers
Hospitality giant Merivale is contesting a bid by the applicant in a $129 million underpayments class action to issue a second opt out notice to employees, which it said was an attempt to ensure group members “take an interest” in the proceedings.
Judge stays Victorian suit over alleged conspiracy to undermine HungryPanda’s EASI acquisition
A judge has stayed an Australian lawsuit filed by food delivery service HungryPanda against competitor Fantuan over the acquisition delivery platform EASI until a related UK lawsuit is resolved, amid a fight for control of the local Asian food delivery market.