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After GetSwift, judge could not hear split trial in Revlimid patent case, court told
A proposal by Bristol-Myers Squibb-owned Celgene to split a second trial into two more hearings in a dispute over patents covering the pharmaceutical maker's top selling cancer drug Revlimid would result in wasted costs, wasted time and require a second judge, a court has been told.
SPC appeals $1.2M judgment related to $40M Coca-Cola Amatil deal
Melbourne-based joint venture Shepparton Partners Collective has appealed a $1.2 million judgment which found it infringed software developer QAD's copyright by failing to pay a transfer fee to retain the licence after it acquired the iconic SPC Ardmona cannery in Victoria from Coca-Cola Amatil for $40 million.
In-N-Out Burger doubles down on trade mark protection with latest lawsuit 
Popular American fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is doubling down on alleged bootlegged burger branding, once again going after an Australian company for allegedly using its trade marked name and logo to turn a profit.
Snapchat looks to Aussie app developer in defence of US patent suit
Australian app developer Civi Corp must hand over documents that could help Snapchat in its defence against a US lawsuit alleging it infringed on patents for digital photograph technology, a court has ordered.
Culture Kings hits back at Mike Tyson lawsuit over ‘misleading’ t-shirts
Australian streetwear retailer Culture Kings has hit back at a lawsuit by former world boxing champion and self-proclaimed “baddest man on the planet” Mike Tyson, denying allegations that it misled customers by using his image on its t-shirts. 
Minetek wants lawyers to hand over USB devices as its mulls lawsuit against ex-employee
Global mine technology company Minetek is considering a lawsuit against a former employee who may have unlawfully used confidential company information, a court has heard.
IP Australia accuses judge of ‘impermissible gloss’ on patent term extension law
IP Australia has appealed a ruling granting drug company Ono Pharmaceutical a patent extension for a cancer immunotherapy drug, calling it an "impermissible gloss" on the Patents Act that is at odds with the law's purpose.
Little River Band sues record label over alleged Spotify hack
Iconic Australian rock band Little River Band has filed a lawsuit against an Adelaide-based record label, in the latest chapter of a long and sordid trademark dispute between current and former band members.  
Gilbert + Tobin IP litigator Natalie Zwar hits the right notes in music, and in law
Although she planned a career as a professional flautist, the law is where Gilbert + Tobin's Natalie Zwar ended up, using her talent and love of music to build a successful practice in cutting-edge intellectual property litigation.
Macpherson Kelley welcomes commercial lawyer from Piper Alderman
Law firm Macpherson Kelley has lured a highly experienced lawyer from rival firm Piper Alderman to join its group of “straight talking” and award-winning practitioners in Sydney.