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New Zealand: use of trademarks as keywords found not to infringe
13 May 2013 |
In considering a request for an interlocutory injunction, the High Court of New Zealand found that use of the … -
Trade mark and copyright owners benefit under new Australian Customs seizure procedures
08 May 2013 |
On 15 April 2013, some important (and positive) changes came into force regarding the Australian Customs seizure provisions … -
Significant policy change to Google's trademark adwords in Australia
22 Apr 2013 |
From 23 April 2013, Google’s Trademark Adwords policy will be updated so that Google will no longer restrict … -
Federal Magistrates Court changes name to Federal Circuit Court
15 Apr 2013 |
On 12 April 2013, the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia changed its name to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The … -
Raising the Bar Act 2012 is here: summary of the key changes now enacted
15 Apr 2013 |
Today marks the commencement of The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 2012. This is the most significant amendment to … -
DCC wins 2013 Legal Award for 'Trademarks Law Firm of the Year'
10 Apr 2013 |
Davies Collison cave is very pleased to have been announced as the Corporate Intl Magazine Legal Awards 'Trademarks Law … -
Federal Court: Snack Foods' interlocutory injunction application unsuccessful in trade mark infringement case
10 Apr 2013 |
On 23 November 2012, Justice Foster of the Federal Court dismissed an application for injunctive relief by Snack Foods … -
Making IP Rights work for your business
10 Apr 2013 |
As is reasonably well known now, intellectual property (IP) rights can represent powerful business tools that can be used to … -
Raising the Bar: what you need to know
18 Mar 2013 |
It is not long before commencement on 15 April 2013 of most provisions of The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising … -
Raising the Bar: new trade mark opposition case management process
17 Mar 2013 |
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March 2013 key dates in new gTLDs process
08 Mar 2013 |
We have previously reported on the 1930 new gTLD proposals which were submitted to ICANN in June 2012. Two important … -
DCC Top Tier Firm in the MIP Trade Mark firm rankings 2013
06 Mar 2013 |
Davies Collison Cave is proud to have again been ranked as a Top Tier Firm in Australia in the MIP (Managing Intellectual … -
Raising the Bar: final regulations released
04 Mar 2013 |
The Federal Government has released the explanatory statement and final draft version of the Regulations implementing the … -
Raising the Bar on Australian Innovation
27 Feb 2013 |
In April this year, the most significant changes to Australian intellectual property (IP) laws in over 18 years will come … -
Change of practice in Australia for pharmaceutical Trade Marks containing INN stems
15 Feb 2013 |
We have previously reported on our lobbying efforts regarding the practice of the Australian Trade Marks Office to object to … -
Lessons learned on website redirection and trade mark infringement
11 Feb 2013 |
In this ever evolving and highly competitive online environment, businesses are pulling out all the stops to get you to their … -
Sunny Roo trade mark deceptively similar to Sunny Boy trade mark
08 Feb 2013 |
In a trade mark dispute having its origins in the Federal government's solar panel subsidy scheme, the Federal Court in … -
Google not responsible for misleading and deceptive Adword advertisements: High Court
06 Feb 2013 |
On 6 February 2013, in a much anticipated judgment, the High Court of Australia unanimously allowed Google's appeal from … -
Gold ranking for DCC and recognition of its leading trade mark professionals in the World Trade Mark Review 1000
01 Feb 2013 |
Davies Collison Cave is proud to have been ranked as a 'Gold' tier firm in the World Trade Mark Review 1000 (WTR1000 … -
Trade Marks Office outlines relevant principles for objecting to trade marks containing INN stems
17 Jan 2013 |
A recent decision of the Australian Trade Marks Office will be welcomed by pharmaceutical companies seeking to register trade … -
Protecting trade marks in Australia and New Zealand together
14 Dec 2012 |
As of 10 December 2012, trade mark owners outside New Zealand can now seek registration in New Zealand via the International … -
Federal Magistrates Court reforms: new name and expanded intellectual property jurisdiction
05 Dec 2012 |
Under legislation passed by Parliament in November 2012, the Federal Magistrates Court is soon to be renamed the Federal … -
Intellectual Property - What is it and what does it mean to you?
05 Dec 2012 |
Several landmark intellectual property disputes have hit the press recently. The Apple Vs Samsung case is one that almost … -
Madrid Protocol and other important changes to New Zealand trade mark law from 10 December 2012
30 Nov 2012 |
A number of changes to New Zealand trade mark law will occur on 10 December 2012, once the Trade Marks Amendment Regulations … -
DCC utilising IP Australia's 'eServices' portal
30 Nov 2012 |
IP Australia has introduced an online eServices portal for electronic lodgement of documents. From 1 December 2012 and where … -
Summary of the key issues with the draft Trade Mark Regulations for the Raising the Bar Act
27 Nov 2012 |
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment "Raising the Bar" Act 2011 ("the Amendment Act") received Royal … -
Australian Trade Mark Application filed for "Superman Workout"- is it permissible?
20 Nov 2012 |
Cheqout Pty Ltd ("cheqout") filed a Trade Mark Application for "superman workout" in relation … -
Protecting Australian innovation: is China on the list?
08 Nov 2012 |
Effective enforcement of patents and other intellectual property rights (IPRs) in China has been a real concern for both … -
Court of Appeal returns NZ trade mark oppositions to more conventional principles
17 Oct 2012 |
The Court of Appeal of New Zealand has overturned a High Court decision which held that the opposed OPTIMIZEPRO label was … -
Madrid Protocol trade mark system extends to New Zealand from 10 December 2012
27 Sep 2012 |
Trade mark owners will be able to apply to register trade marks in New Zealand under the Madrid Protocol International Trade …
