IP Update - December 2011 Issue 14
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Foreword
In this edition of the IP Update we discuss a number of important intellectual property cases that have been handed down over the last couple of months, including the Apple v Samsung case, as well as discussing trade mark issues arising out of Australia’s recent Tobacco Plain Packaging legislative reforms and several more.
We are extremely pleased to announce that the firm recently received the prestigious Asia IP Awards – Australian Patent Firm Award for 2011, for the second year running.
On behalf of the partners and staff of Davies Collison Cave we wish everyone a happy and safe festive season and New Year.
In this Issue
Case studies
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Apple v Samsung – An analysis of the reasoning behind the (temporary) prevention of the sale of the iPad 2’s closest competitor
Apple Inc v Samsung Electronics Co. Limited [2011] FCA 1164 -
Domain Names in Hot Water
Solahart Industries Pty Ltd v Solar Shop Pty Ltd [2011] FCA 700, 21 June 2011 Solahart Industries Pty Ltd v Solar Shop Pty Ltd (No. 3) [2011] FCA 884 -
Google “Victorious” In Sponsored Links Dispute with ACCC‑Appeal on foot
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Trading Post Australia Pty Ltd and Google, Inc [2011] FCA 1086 -
SEEING DOUBLE: Full Federal Court dismisses claims of trade mark and copyright infringement and orders removal of allegedly infringed trade marks for non-use
Optical 88 Limited v Optical 88 Pty Limited [2011] FCAFC 130
