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Lawsuit settled over Tradie’s ‘Aussiest undies ever’ claim
Men's briefs manufacturer Tradie has resolved a case brought by a rival alleging it misled consumers by claiming its underpants were the 'Aussiest undies ever'.
Finish detergent wins injunction in Powerball trade mark case
The makers of Finish dishwashing products has secured an injunction keeping rival Somat products branded with an allegedly infringing logo from supermarket shelves until the Federal Court decides a high-stakes trade mark battle.
Finish Powerball maker wants to derail competitor’s launch, court hears
An urgent injunction sought by the makers of Finish dishwashing products to remove Henkel Australia’s flagship product from supermarket shelves could derail the launch of Somat-branded products in Australia, a court has heard.
Instagram takes offensive in trade mark battle with Instagoods
Social media giant Instagram has accused Australian retail tech and dating startup Instagoods of "flagrant" trade mark infringement and breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, as an intellectual property stoush between the companies heats up.
Commissioner of Patents challenges landmark ruling on artificial intelligence
The Commissioner of Patents has appealed a landmark judgment that found artificial intelligence can be named an inventor on a patent application.
7-Eleven willing to negotiate with Seven over 7NOW trade mark, court hears
7-Eleven has told a court it is willing to negotiate a deal with Seven over the 7NOW logo, a trade mark the TV network recently lost after a successful challenge by the convenience store chain.
Caterpillar wins fight over Puma’s Procat trade mark
US machinery manufacturer Caterpillar has won its appeal of a decision approving sportswear brand Puma’s 'Procat' trade mark application, with a judge finding “a significant number” of consumers might be confused by the mark.
Crocs takes Mosaic Brands to court for allegedly copying shoe design
US footwear company Crocs has taken Mosaic Brands to court for allegedly selling shoes that "flagrantly" copy the look of its unique 13-hole slip-on foam clogs.
Full Court confirms no statutory liability for infringement by authorisation
In a recent decision, the Full Federal Court confirmed that a trade mark owner who merely authorises use of its trade mark cannot be subject to liability for direct trade mark infringement under section 120(1) of the Trade Marks Act, writes Shelston IP's Kathy Mytton and Sean McManis.
‘Very concerned’ judge reopens Hells Angels’ trade mark case against Redbubble
A judge has reopened the trial in Hells Angels' trade mark case against Melbourne-based retailer Redbubble to hear allegations by the bikie gang that the online marketplace was still selling infringing products after the July hearing wrapped up.