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More on IP Australia’s proposed changes to our IP systems
18 Mar 2010 |
IP Australia is proposing changes to Australia's intellectual property laws and practices. A first round of public … -
DCC scoops Best Patent & Trade mark Attorney Firm at BRW Client Choice Awards 2010
14 Mar 2010 |
Davies Collison Cave, is a BRW Client Choice Awards winner for 2010. The BRW Client Choice Awards are based on quantitative … -
Non-traditional trade marks: changes to Trade Mark Examiner's manual
07 Mar 2010 |
IP Australia publishes and maintains a Trade Marks Examiner's Manual. The Manual provides a detailed guide to the … -
Full Court upholds Sweet Rewards ruling: Maltesers "get up" not infringed
01 Mar 2010 |
Mars Australia Pty Ltd ("Mars") took action against Sweet Rewards Pty Ltd ("Sweet Rewards") in the … -
The types of IP protection available in Australia
01 Mar 2010 |
This table summarises the types of Intellectual Property protection available in Australia. What is protected Obtaining … -
Nothing eases for Maltesers on appeal
28 Feb 2010 |
While the get-up or trade dress of a product can be protected by trade mark registration, if the brand name is the … -
Life after IceTV: The Federal Court revisits copyright in compilations
23 Feb 2010 |
In the wake of the IceTV copyright decision handed down by the High Court last year, a Federal Court judge has considered the … -
Interview on ABC Radio with DCC's Trevor Stevens
08 Feb 2010 |
ABC Radio aired an interview with Trevor Stevens, Partner of Davies Collison Cave regarding trade mark issues and recent … -
Is Google Sidewiki a risk to your brand?
02 Feb 2010 |
Sidewiki was launched by Google on 23 September 2009. Using Google Sidewiki, internet users can now comment on a website and … -
Food Channel Network Pty Ltd v Television Food Network, G.P
11 Jan 2010 |
[2009] FCA 1445 In a recent Federal Court decision the Court had to consider the circumstances in which leave to appeal to … -
Federal Court: Wild Turkey marks are insufficient security for costs, not "readily realisable assets"
11 Jan 2010 |
On 23 October the Federal Court made an Order for Security for payment of costs against Austin, Nichols & Co … -
Commercialisation Australia: are you eligible for funding?
23 Dec 2009 |
Commercialisation Australia is a new initiative designed to take "a radically different approach to commercialising … -
A pensive woman: novel claims brought in the Supreme Court of Victoria over claims of "fake art"
15 Dec 2009 |
Three artworks are at the centre of Supreme Court proceedings that raise questions of whether the Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic) … -
Why do some UDRP cases fail? Thoughts from a WIPO panelist
14 Dec 2009 |
Des Ryan is a former partner in Davies Collison Cave, now a Consultant. He is a member of the World Intellectual Property … -
IIA refused leave to participate in the iiNet copyright case
10 Dec 2009 |
Roadshow Films Pty Ltd v iiNet Limited (No. 2) [2009] FCA 1391 The Internet Industry Association ("the IIA") was … -
The good, the bad, and the Ugg-ly
09 Dec 2009 |
The dispute over liability for the sale of sheepskin boots featuring the "UGG" brand reached its final conclusion … -
Trade mark registration for Cup of Coffee refused
08 Dec 2009 |
In a recent decision the Australian Trade Marks Office had to consider the interesting question of whether a photograph of … -
Marion Heathcote presented with INTA’s 2009 Volunteer Service Award
06 Dec 2009 |
Marion Heathcote, a Partner of Davies Collison Cave, was recently presented with the International Trademark … -
Personal property securities reform: what are the changes?
05 Dec 2009 |
The reform of Australia's laws on secured financing using personal property has taken another step with the introduction … -
Guylian's chocolate seahorses found not to be sufficiently distinctive
03 Dec 2009 |
In an appeal from a decision of a Delegate of the Registrar of Trade Marks, the Federal Court has held that Guylian's … -
Application for cancellation of platypus mark dismissed
02 Dec 2009 |
This article first appeared in the World Trademark Review Daily. The original article can be downloaded via the link to the … -
Bad coffee and bad faith don’t require dishonesty: 3 recent TM office decisions
01 Dec 2009 |
Up until the introduction of the Trade Mark Amendment Bill 2006, it was not possible to oppose an Australian trade mark … -
Marion Heathcote wins the award for the Advancement of Trademark Law
09 Nov 2009 |
The International Trademark Association (INTA) today announces its annual President's and Volunteer Service Awards … -
New Zealand trade mark law: the same as Australia?
05 Nov 2009 |
Many Australian IP lawyers and trade mark attorneys also practice directly in New Zealand — especially in relation to … -
Commercialisation Australia initiative unveiled
27 Oct 2009 |
On 21 October 2009 the Government unveiled details of the $196 million Commercialisation Australia initiative designed to … -
IP Update - September 2009 Issue 5
30 Sep 2009 |
Davies Collison Cave continues to reward its exemplary staff. On 1 July three staff were promoted to partner, taking the … -
The Barefoot saga
16 Sep 2009 |
The Full Federal Court has decided that Lion Nathan's adoption and use of the trade mark BAREFOOT RADLER infringed … -
E & J Gallo Winery v Lion Nathan Australia Pty Limited
25 Aug 2009 |
In the long-running dispute between E & J GALLO WINERY and LION NATHAN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED regarding the trade mark … -
IP Update - July 2009 Issue 4
23 Jul 2009 |
Davies Collison Cave continues to win national and international awards, confirming our position as the leading Intellectual … -
DCC attends INTA 2009
11 Jul 2009 |
The International Trade Mark Association (“INTA”) recently held its annual meeting in the picturesque city of …
