Inhibox maker used Allergan’s Botox trade mark for comparison’s sake, court hears

Posted on 2018-09-052019-02-18 by Miklos Bolza

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The company that manufactures Botox alternatives has denied infringing on Allergan’s Botox trade mark, telling a court Wednesday its use of the word was for comparative purposes only.

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Adcock Private Equity wins $1M judgment against ex-Aussie Home Loans boss

Posted on 2018-09-052018-09-06 by Cat Fredenburgh

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Private equity firm Adcock has won almost $1 million in a judgment against the former boss of Aussie Home Loans, Stephen Porges, who was found to have misled the firm over the profitability of shares in a digital commerce startup he wanted to offload.

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Commonwealth turns to Big Six firm for toxic foam class action defence

Posted on 2018-09-042018-09-04 by Cat Fredenburgh

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Facing the possibility of more class actions related its use of allegedly toxic firefighting foam at military bases throughout Australia, the Commonwealth has turned to one of the country’s largest firms for its defence in the two most recently filed cases.

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Aldi offered $150,000 to settle MoroccanOil dispute

Posted on 2018-09-04 by Cat Fredenburgh

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Discount supermarket chain Aldi offered $150,000 to end a lawsuit brought by the maker of the popular MoroccanOil line of hair products, a court judgment revealed Tuesday.

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ObjectiVision wraps up IP trial against University of Sydney

Posted on 2018-09-042018-09-04 by Miklos Bolza

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Ophthalmic diagnostic device manufacturer ObjectiVision has made its final pitch to the Federal Court at the end of trial in a long-running intellectual property and contract dispute with the University of Sydney, saying in closing submissions that the school had run a “curious” case.

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Seafolly, Seko lay down swords in suit over shipping agreement

Posted on 2018-09-042018-09-04 by Cat Fredenburgh

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Aussie swimwear company Seafolly Pty Ltd and global logistics company Seko have agreed to settle their dispute over a shipping agreement that went south.

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‘Poisonous relationship’ sends $2.5M Shark Tank winners to court

Posted on 2018-09-042018-09-04 by Miklos Bolza

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The two directors of biodegradable coffee pod startup iCapsulate have been ordered into mediation to try to resolve a feud over whether to liquidate the company, a year after it was offered $2.5 million by an investor on reality TV show Shark Tank.

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Microsoft wins $2.8M judgment for violations of Windows IP

Posted on 2018-09-042018-09-04 by Cat Fredenburgh

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Microsoft has won a $2.8 million judgment against a Melbourne computer retailer for violating the intellectual property for its Windows 7 software.

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Woolworths asks court to toss worker’s sex discrimination case

Posted on 2018-09-042018-09-04 by Christine Caulfield

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Woolworths has denied discriminating against a long-serving female manager in one of its Queensland stores and has called on a court to dismiss the worker’s case.

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Westpac to pay $35M to settle ASIC case over automated home loans

Posted on 2018-09-042018-11-12 by Cat Fredenburgh

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Westpac will pay $35 million to settle a case brought by ASIC alleging the bank breached responsible lending laws through its automated home loan system, the largest civil penalty ever awarded under the National Credit Act.

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