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Air France looks to ground “Love is in the Air” copyright case
Air France has denied claims of copyright infringement by the writers of "Love is in the Air", saying its "France is in the Air" song and ad campaign are derived from a different, original work.
Bayer pesticide patents invalidated after Syngenta challenge
The Australian Patent Office has invalidated two insecticide patents by Bayer on a challenge by rival Syngenta, with a delegate of the agency ruling the inventions' claims were obvious.
Not a nice finish for Stone & Wood in trade mark case
An interstate trademark and passing off battle between craft beer makers has ended with a full bench of the Federal Court dismissing an appeal by Bryon Bay's Stone & Wood brewers against a ruling in favor of Brunswick-based Elixir.
Qantas wins approval for “Qantas Assure” trade mark
Qantas has successfully defended against a challenge to its bid to trade mark the term "Qantas Assure", with the Registrar of Trade marks saying the inclusion of the notorious Qantas mark in the term made consumer confusion unlikely.
Campbell Soup can’t trade mark “Fruits and Roots”
Campbell Soup Co. has lost its bid to trade mark the phrase "Fruits and Roots" for beverages, with an IP Australia delegate saying the food giant had not proven the mark could distinguish its products.
Fairfax loses fight to block realestate.com.au trade mark
Fairfax Media has lost a bid to stop online property advertising company REA Group from trademarking its web address realestate.com.au.
Judge says Bohemia trademark not distinctive
The official exporter of crystal from the Czech Republic has lost a battle with an Australian catering company over the exclusive rights to the name Bohemia Crystal.
Melbourne breweries battle over “ale” trade marks
Melbourne-based Collins St Brewing has sued rival artisanal brewer La Sirene for allegedly violating its "urban ale" trade mark.
Taronga Zoo faces court in trade mark battle
Sydney's iconic Taronga Zoo will bare its teeth in court Tuesday for the first hearing in its trade mark battle against the creators of Sydney Zoo, a wildlife reserve in Darling Harbour.
Lawyer to square off against IP Australia over software patent
Patent lawyer and inventor Todd Martin will get two days in court to challenge the Australian Patent Office's decision to reject his innovation for failing the manner of manufacture test, one of two closely watched appeals challenging computer software patent rejections.