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Domino’s can’t raise Uber patent in battle over GPS tracking
A judge has served up a loss for Domino's Pizza in its ongoing IP battle with Australian tech startup Precision Tracking, dismissing the company's bid to bolster its case with an Uber patent. 
ISPs ordered to block 28 piracy sites, in win for Foxtel
The Federal Court on Tuesday ordered internet providers Telstra, Optus, Vocus and TPG to block 28 websites accused of facilitating the illegal download and streaming of movies and TV shows.
Aussie acai berry co. denies stealing rival’s story
An Australian acai berry company has hit back at accusations it co-opted the pioneering narrative of US acai berry bowl maker Sambazon to promote a competing business.
MWL founders look to bring derivative suit against Focus Financial
MWL Financial Group's co-founder and a group of superannuation and investment funds are seeking court approval to bring a derivative suit on behalf of the investment adviser against its private equity-backed US parent company, Focus Financial.
CFMEU ‘bleeding dry’ two union whistleblowers, lawyer says
A lawyer for two sacked CFMEU officials has accused Australia's biggest union of "bleeding dry" his whistleblower clients after it vowed in court Tuesday to fight the consolidation of three cases against it.
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.
Canadian poppy coin invalidates own patent, Australia tells court
The Australian Government has revealed its "knockout claim" in an international IP dispute, accusing the Royal Canadian Mint of invalidating its own patent for printed coins by distributing the coins prior to the patent being filed.
Spat over ‘secret’ side deal in class action tossed on appeal
A legal stoush over a "secret" side agreement between the lead applicant in a shareholder class action and a litigation funder has been shut down, with the Full Federal Court on Monday dismissing an appeal by the applicant.
Judge says DibbsBarker, QRxPharma emails privileged
A judge overseeing a securities class action against former directors of failed pharmaceutical company QRxPharma and its legal advisor DibbsBarker has ruled that certain documents, including numerous emails sent by the law firm, are protected by attorney-client privilege.
Apple to pay $9M in ACCC case over iPhone repairs
Apple will pay $9 million to resolve a case by the ACCC alleging the US tech giant's repair policies were in breach of the Australian Consumer Law, according to a court order Monday.