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Puma loses appeal bid in trade mark fight with Caterpillar
Puma has failed in its bid for leave to appeal a decision that found its ‘Procat’ trade mark was deceptively similar to US machinery manufacturer Caterpillar’s CAT marks.
Google wins opposition to FitBet trade mark
Google has succeeded in blocking a fitness app from registering 'FitBet' as a trade mark, with a a Trade Marks Office delegate finding the mark was deceptively similar to the Silicon Valley company's marks for its popular FitBit wearable devices.
Finished: Powerball detergent maker loses trade mark case
The maker of Finish dishwashing products has had two of its trade marks struck from the register after losing an intellectual property suit against an emerging rival.
Bangkok Broadcasting settles ‘7’ trade mark stoush with Seven Network
Bangkok Broadcasting and Seven Networks have settled two lawsuits over the Thai broadcaster's registration of '7' marks in Australia.
Fonterra wins challenge to patent for vegan dairy product
IP Australia has rejected the patent application of animal-free dairy and protein company Perfect Day, following a challenge by New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra.
Australia’s IPH continues growth with acquisition of Canada’s Smart & Biggar
Australian intellectual property firm IPH has acquired Canada-based Smart & Biggar, positioning both firms to offer clients global IP services.
Biggin & Scott shouldn’t be liable for ‘indifference’ to source code infringement, High Court told
Biggen & Scott should not be held liable for copyright infringement for its supposed "indifference" to the copying of real estate marketing platform Campaigntrack's source code by a developer, the real estate agency group argues in a special leave application to the High Court.
Redbubble files appeal in long-running Hells Angels trade mark stoush
Redbubble is challenging a judgment that found T-shirts and face masks sold on its platform violated Hells Angels' trademarks and awarded damages to the motorcycle group.
Scotch Whiskey Association wins permanent ban against importer
An Australian food and drink importer has been permanently banned from falsely using the words ‘Scotch’ and ‘Scotch Whisky’, after being sued by The Scotch Whisky Association for “flagrant” copyright infringement.
BHP, Epiroc accused of infringing Rio Tinto unit’s drilling patent
BHP and mining equipment company Epiroc Australia have been sued for alleging infringing a patent held by Rio Tinto subsidiary Technological Resources for an autonomous drilling system.