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Manic Panic founders defeat opposition to ‘Tish’ trade mark
The punk icons behind the vibrant hair dye Manic Panic have defeated an opposition to their bid to register the trade mark "Tish" for hair care products in Australia.
Federal Court to weigh in on genome editing patent
A South Korean biotech company has filed an appeal with the Federal Court after an Ashurst partner succeeded in opposing the company's proposed patent for a genome editing technology.
Goodman Fielder fights bid to have pasta trade marks deregistered
Food manufacturer Goodman Fielder has shot back against claims by rival Conga Foods that six of its trade marks for pasta products should be deregistered for non-use.
Sportsbet wins dismissal of ‘snakeman’ trade mark suit
Sportsbet has won the dismissal of a trade mark lawsuit brought by a Melbourne-based snake handler who goes by the name of "snakeman" over an ad by the online bookmaker featuring an incompetent snake charmer.
Vokes keeps up campaign to undo 17-year-old trade mark error
Industrial filter manufacturer Vokes will launch a cross claim against rival Laminar Air Flow, arguing a 17-year old error which led to six of its trade marks being revoked can still be undone.
Clive Palmer files trade mark suit in bid to register United Australia Party
Clive Palmer is suing the expelled directors of a Queensland political party for allegedly infringing on his trade mark for the United Australia Party, the party he wants to register in his pursuit of a political comeback.
Aristocrat wins discovery to probe theft of slot machine idea
Aristocrat Technologies has hit the jackpot in its bid for discovery to determine whether it has claims against rival Ainsworth for stealing its confidential information and using it to design a competing slot machine.
Goodyear hits the brakes on trade mark appeal against Dunlop
US tyre company Goodyear has dropped its challenge to a mixed trade mark ruling in its long-running dispute with UK-based rival Dunlop over coveted trade marks for 'Dunlop' and 'Flying D'.
Polo Ralph Lauren loses opposition to polo player trade mark
Polo Ralph Lauren has come up short in its opposition to a deregistered company's bid to register a polo player trade mark.
US sports site tackles Aussie rival with IP suit
A US sports news website founded by former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter featuring content by athletes has filed a lawsuit alleging an Australian sports site has violated its IP.