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Delegate says A2 milk common meaning bars ‘true A2’ trade mark
Intellectual Property 2019-07-16 3:19 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The phrase true A2 is not inherently adapted to distinguish the A2 Milk Company’s products because A2 milk is commonly understood to signify less allergenic […]

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Merck Sharp & Dohme loses key battle in trade mark case ahead of trial
Intellectual Property 2019-07-15 8:51 pm By Miklos Bolza

A court has barred US drug company Merck Sharp & Dohme from denying that an agreement made with German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA was governed […]

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Sportsbet loses application for ‘Same Game Multi’ trade mark
Intellectual Property 2019-07-15 7:10 pm By Amelia Birnie

Sportsbet’s application to register ‘Same Game Multi’ as a trade mark has been rejected, with the Registrar of Trade Marks relying on statements in the […]

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Celeb-backed rival sports news sites settle IP dispute
Intellectual Property 2019-07-11 10:42 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A US sports news website founded by former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter featuring content by athletes has agreed to settle an IP lawsuit brought against […]

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IP, consumer challenge to union campaign could raise freedom of speech concerns, judge says
Competition & Consumer Protection 2019-07-11 3:41 pm By Amelia Birnie

The NRMA’s bid to restrain the maritime union’s campaign over the safety and employment standards of Sydney’s fast ferry services on the grounds that it […]

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Emails reveal Kmart employees shared links to streetwear co’s designs, court told
Intellectual Property 2019-07-10 2:39 pm By Amelia Birnie

Streetwear brand Globe International has alleged department store chain Kmart was reasonably aware it was infringing copyright, after internal emails revealed Kmart clothing designers shared […]

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Britax loses booster seat patent opposition after contradicting its own application
Intellectual Property 2019-07-09 4:57 pm By Amelia Birnie

British child safety product manufacturer Britax has lost its opposition to an Australian competitor’s patent for a lightweight child booster seat, after contradicting inventiveness claims […]

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BASF termite control patent invalid, court told
Intellectual Property 2019-07-09 3:50 pm By Miklos Bolza

Sherwood Chemicals wants to exterminate claims alleging it infringed two patents held by US chemical giant BASF for an underground termite control system, saying the […]

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Full Court hands Seiko a win in ink cartridge patent dispute
Intellectual Property 2019-07-05 5:15 pm By Miklos Bolza

Printer giant Seiko Epson has won its cross-appeal against cartridge reseller Calidad in a Full Federal Court decision that further clarifies the extent to which […]

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Aristocrat sues Ainsworth over ‘extensive and deliberate’ theft of slot machine IP
Intellectual Property 2019-07-04 4:31 pm By Miklos Bolza

Casino and mobile game giant Aristocrat Technologies has sued rival Ainsworth Game Technology for alleged copyright infringement and breaches of Australian consumer law following the […]

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