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IP case over basmati rice to venture into ‘darker corners’ of trade mark law
The scope of protection for geographical indications will be at issue in India's appeal of a decision that barred it from registering a trade mark for basmati rice.
ACCC raises concerns about Qube’s plan to buy Melbourne terminal operator
Qube's proposed acquisition of the Melbourne International Roro & Auto Terminal could prevent rivals from competing effectively, the ACCC has said.
Lawyer found to have yelled at opposing solicitor can’t appeal sacking
A family lawyer can't appeal a decision that found her dismissal was justified after she gamed her employer's time recording system and yelled at an opposing solicitor. 
Coles dodges iFit challenge to Perform powerbar brand
Coles has defeated a trade mark challenge to its Perform brand of sports nutrition products by a sports equipment company.
Coles, Woolworths say ACCC’s dodgy discounts case ‘just misconceived’
Coles and Woolworths have hit back at the ACCC's claims they advertised “illusory” discounts, pointing the finger at inflation and higher supply costs.
QBE made empty promises on policy discounts, ASIC says in new case
The corporate regulator has brought court action against QBE Insurance alleging it misled over half a million customers over policy discounts.
Optus denies cyberattack was not ‘highly sophisticated’
Optus has struck back at ACMA's claim that a cyberattack that exposed the information of around 10 million customers was not a "highly sophisticated" operation.
Boss of crypto exchange Mine Digital charged with $2.2M fraud
The CEO of defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mine Digital has faced court charged with fraud linked to a $2.2 million transaction.
iSignthis’ John Karantzis could not pay $1.5M penalty, court told
The former CEO of fintech iSignthis would need a loan to pay a $1.5 million penalty sought by the corporate regulator for breaches of directors duties, a court has heard.
ASIC wins case against Harvey Norman over ‘interest-free’ ads
A judge on Friday rejected Latitude Finance's defence in ASIC's case over Harvey Norman's 'interest-free' ads that no reasonable consumer would expect “a charitable free lunch”.