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Full Court hears government’s $325M fight with Sanofi over ban on Plavix generic
Pharmaceutical companies Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb are liable for losses to the federal government for excess subsidies it allegedly paid for the blood-thinner Plavix after an unjustified court injunction prevented the release of a generic version of the top-selling drug, an appeals court has heard.
Merck Sharpe & Dohme sues Sandoz to block Januvia generic
US pharmaceutical giant Merck Sharp & Dohme has taken Sandoz to court for allegedly threatening to infringe the patent for its multibillion-dollar diabetes drugs Janumet and Januvia.
‘Blue veined or not’: Delegate says ‘Roquehort’ mark would mislead cheese buyers
A French geographical indication body has triumphed in its opposition to a bid to trade mark the name 'Chateau Roquehort' for dairy products, with a delegate finding that Australians would wrongly associate the name with blue cheeses from France.
Beckman Coulter’s removal application to be heard with ‘Access’ trade mark appeal
US biotech company Gen-Probe's bid for the removal of rival Beckman Coulter's 'Access' trade marks will be heard alongside its appeal of a ruling from the Trade Marks Office denying the company's bid to expand its 'Open Access' trade mark to Australia.
High Court to weigh in on $26.3M Lexapro patent judgment
The High Court will decide whether the Full Court was wrong to overturn a $26.3 million judgment for Danish drug maker H Lundbeck in its long-running patent battle with generic drug maker Sandoz over the patent for blockbuster antidepressant Lexapro.
Vagisil maker wins appeal to halt European rival’s trade mark
The maker of Vagisil feminine hygiene products has successfully overturned a ruling that denied its bid to stop a European competitor from registering Vagisan as a trade mark in Australia.
Uber takes Aussie IT company to court over ‘Geeks’ trade mark
Uber has dragged an Australian IT services company to court after failing to win removal of the company's 'Uber Geeks' trade mark for its home-visiting technician services.
Judge puts sandwiches back on the menu in Sizzler trade mark spat
A judge has ordered buffet restaurant pioneer Sizzler to amend its pleadings in a trade mark stoush with Brisbane-based restaurant Burger Urge to bring them in line with a summary judgment application that includes sandwiches among the classes of allegedly infringed goods.
Designer appeals ruling that trendy handbag not a work of artistic craftsmanship
An Australian maker of neoprene handbags sold at high-end retailers has appealed its loss in a copyright dispute over alleged knockoffs, contesting a judge's finding that its trendy tote is not a work of artistic craftsmanship.
Goodman Fielder wins ‘La Famiglia’ trade mark dispute
Australasian food company Goodman Fielder has successfully challenged a bid by Conga Foods and an Italian pasta producer to register the 'La Famiglia' trade mark for pasta products.