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Trade mark reputation not a factor in deceptively similar cases: Full Court
A judge applied the "wrong test" when he considered the reputation of a trade mark in an infringement case alleging the marks of rival meat processors were deceptively similar, a Full Federal Court has found.
Auto shop loses bid to sue Holding Redlich over franchisee agreements
The High Court has rejected a failed auto repair franchiser's bid to appeal a ruling dismissing its case against Holding Redlich alleging the law firm was negligent in preparing franchisee agreements.
TM reputation irrelevant in deceptively similar cases, court hears
A trade mark's reputation is beside the point in an infringement claim alleging deceptive similarity, the Full Federal Court heard Monday in an appeal of a case involving two of Australia's biggest meat processing and distribution companies.