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Not a nice finish for Stone & Wood in trade mark case
An interstate trademark and passing off battle between craft beer makers has ended with a full bench of the Federal Court dismissing an appeal by Bryon Bay's Stone & Wood brewers against a ruling in favor of Brunswick-based Elixir.
Qantas wins approval for “Qantas Assure” trade mark
Qantas has successfully defended against a challenge to its bid to trade mark the term "Qantas Assure", with the Registrar of Trade marks saying the inclusion of the notorious Qantas mark in the term made consumer confusion unlikely.
Fairfax loses fight to block realestate.com.au trade mark
Fairfax Media has lost a bid to stop online property advertising company REA Group from trademarking its web address realestate.com.au.
Shine sets sights on new target in pelvic mesh class action
As Shine Lawyers awaits judgment in a marathon class action against Johnson & Johnson over its pelvic mesh implants, a separate class action by the firm kicked into gear Wednesday when a judge gave the ok to serve court papers on US-based American Medical Systems.
Judge says Bohemia trademark not distinctive
The official exporter of crystal from the Czech Republic has lost a battle with an Australian catering company over the exclusive rights to the name Bohemia Crystal.
Ex-Provident Capital director can appeal ASIC ban
The former head of collapsed debenture firm Provident Capital has gotten court approval to appeal a ruling banning him from managing companies.
FWC allows CFMEU merger to go ahead
The Fair Work Commission has given the go-ahead to the proposed merger of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union with two other unions, a marriage that will result in a powerhouse union with over 144,000 members.
VW can’t quash own expert’s dual-mode testimony
Volkswagen lost its bid Tuesday to exclude evidence from its own expert witness it claims has gone off script, an early blow to the car maker in the massive trial alleging it installed dual-mode software in diesel vehicles to cheat on emissions tests.
Taronga Zoo faces court in trade mark battle
Sydney's iconic Taronga Zoo will bare its teeth in court Tuesday for the first hearing in its trade mark battle against the creators of Sydney Zoo, a wildlife reserve in Darling Harbour.
Reckitt Benckiser appeals Nurofen loss
Reckitt Benckiser has filed an appeal against GlaxoSmithKline, after a judge found the consumer goods giant misled consumers with claims that Nurofen was a more effective pain killer than its rival’s Panadol and ordered it to pay all of GlaxoSmithKline’s legal bill.