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FreezeFrame launches infringement action over RevitalEyes knock-offs
The cosmetics company behind the beauty range FreezeFrame has filed proceedings against a group of companies allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its popular products, which include the top-selling RevitalEyes.
Court blocks Konami’s last-minute defence in damages trial over Aristocrat pokie patent
Gaming and entertainment giant Konami has lost a bid to amend its defence in a patent case by rival Aristocrat Technologies on the second day of a damages hearing, with the judge finding the changes were contrary to the interests of justice and would require postponing the trial until late next year.
Aristocrat goes ‘too far’: Konami tells court pokie patent damages should be proportional
Aristocrat Technology has gone "too far" in seeking full profits from the sale of Konami Australia's infringing pokie machines, with Konami arguing the court should calculate damages in relation to what proportion of its machines were created using components that infringe the gaming giant's patent.
Aristocrat wins Konami’s tax returns ahead of IP damages hearing
Gaming giant Aristocrat Technologies Australia can look over the tax returns of rival Konami Australia as the two companies prepare for next week's hearing over how much Konami should pay in damages for patent infringement.
Europcar fined $350,000 after admitting to excessive credit card fees
Global car rental company Europcar has been ordered to pay $350,000 in penalties, after admitting it charged more than 60,0000 customers excessive fees on Visa and Mastercard transactions.
Blue Sky settles case against former directors over alleged raid on database
Blue Sky Alternative Investments has reached a confidential settlement of its case against three former directors and two investment firms over an alleged raid on the fund manager's confidential database.
Judge won’t kill claim that court can wind up foreign company with no Aussie biz
A judge has refused to summarily dismiss a claim that the Federal Court has inherent power to order the winding up of a foreign company even if the company has no business in Australia and is not subject to the Corporations Act.
United Petroleum loses $2M award over compulsory land acquisition
An appeals court has overturned a ruling awarding $2 million in compensation to United Petroleum after the state government compulsorily acquired land on which the petrol retailer operated a service station and restaurant.
Retail Food Group misled couple who lost $142K in Michel’s Patisserie franchisee, court finds
A judge has found franchisor Retail Food Group made false and misleading statements to a couple whose Michel's Patisserie franchise ultimately lost over $142,000 due to allegedly poor quality products and irregular order schedules.
Europcar admits overcharging customers, blames reservation system
Europcar has fired back at the consumer watchdog in an enforcement action alleging the car rental company applied excessive payment surcharges on debit and credit card purchases, saying it always intended to refund overcharged customers, and did.