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Nearly Naked winemaker fends off trade mark challenge
The trademarks office has knocked back Naked Wines' opposition to an Adelaide winemaker’s Nearly Naked trademark, finding that the popular wine retailer had failed to substantiate its reputation in the industry.
Defence firm EOS admits breaches in ASIC action, ex-boss goes to court
Electro Optic Systems has admitted continuous disclosure breaches by failing to reveal a drop in its 2022 revenue forecasts, with ASIC filing a $4 million lawsuit against the defence firm and another against its co-founder.
Government introduces new AFSL requirements for crypto platforms
Crypto platforms will be required to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence under new legislation introduced by the Albanese government.
Keystone director challenges liquidator’s $9M proof of debt rebuff
The former director of collapsed Keystone Asset Manager -- who is under the glare of the corporate regulator over the asset manager's Shield fund -- is appealing the rejection of a $9 million claim on the company.
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APAC shareholders must hand over silk, G+T advice in fight with Dexus
Real estate asset manager Dexus has won access to advice given by the lawyers of two shareholders of airport operator APAC over an alleged breach of a shareholder deed. 
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Shinetec wins round in spat over $185M Gosford development
A judge has handed Shinetec a win in its dispute with the developer of a scuttled $185 million project in Sydney, finding that $48 million owed by the builder to its parent company after the developer called on a letter of credit fell within the definition of ‘secured money’.
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Developer Paul Chiodo appeals liquidator’s $9M proof of debt rejection
Property developer and former director of collapsed Keystone Asset Manager Paul Chiodo is appealing the rejection by liquidators of a $9 million proof of debt.
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Court throws out native title appeal over AngloGold mining leases
An appeals court has confirmed that mining companies AngloGold and IGO Limited did not need to renegotiate native title approvals when they consolidated 31 existing mining leases into a single lease. 
Fortescue, Element Zero reach settlement in trade secrets case
After losing a fight over access to millions of seized documents, Fortescue has settled its trade secrets case against green iron company Element Zero.
Foxtel can’t knock out Tencent’s Arena Breakout trade mark
Chinese video game giant Tencent can amend a bid to register its Arena Breakout videogame trade marks, after IP Australia found only minimal overlap with Foxtel’s ‘Arena’ brand.