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a2 Milk loses bid for removal of 23-year-old trade mark
a2 Milk Company has failed in its bid for removal of a Victorian farmer's trade mark, which includes the symbol 'A2', with IP Australia saying steps taken in preparation for selling products under the mark met the bar for use.
Law firm denies PR image used in United case breached copyright
Law firm Levitt Robinson has denied it infringed United Petroleum’s copyright in the use of a cartoon depicting a petrol bowser with devil horns to advertise a class action brought against the company.
Judge warns parties in Van Cleef knockoff case about taking up court’s time
A judge hearing a lawsuit against Target and Kmart over alleged knockoffs of Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery has warned the parties against wasting the court's time. 
CoreLogic’s costs argument only worked in George Clooney movie: judge
CoreLogic can't delay paying indemnity costs for withdrawing an admission made at the beginning of an IP trial, with a judge saying its argument only ever worked in ‘Intolerable Cruelty’ and "only because delivered by George Clooney”.
NZ Rubgy goes to court over ‘Chiefs’ trade mark
New Zealand Rugby has launched proceedings to stop the Australian Rugby League Commission from using the name ‘PNG Chiefs’ in New Zealand, arguing it could be confused with Super Rugby team ‘The Chiefs’.
Bickford’s bid to exclude expert in fight over ‘Spritz’ mark falls flat
Beverage maker Bickford's has lost its bid to exclude evidence from a bartender and cocktails consultant from a lawsuit against Noot Drinks alleging infringement of its 'Spritz' trade mark.
Amika settles suit accusing Kmart, Target of copying trendy hair products
US-based Amika has settled a lawsuit accusing Kmart and Target of selling knockoff versions of its trendy haircare products.