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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 … -
Seafolly sues competitor over misleading and deceptive Facebook posts
08 Feb 2013 |
On 29 November 2012, the Federal Court held that comments posted by an individual on her personal Facebook page, and the page … -
Full Federal Court agrees that copyright subsists in original printer cartridge chart
30 Jan 2013 |
In a continuation of a battle between two printer cartridge resellers, the Full Federal Court has affirmed the legal … -
High Court denies Optus leave to appeal TV Now copyright decision
02 Oct 2012 |
In September, the High Court consisting of Justices Gummow, Bell and Hayne refused to grant Optus special leave to appeal the … -
After waiting 25 years, Winnebago is allowed to enforce its trade mark rights in Australia
13 Sep 2012 |
Back in 1985, Winnebago Industries, Inc became aware that Knott Investments Pty Ltd was using its "Winnebago" trade … -
Apotex appeal fails: no implied license over Sanofi's copyright in leflunomide product information
27 Aug 2012 |
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has recently confirmed that Apotex did not have an implied licence to copy … -
Terms of reference for ALRC copyright review released
18 Jul 2012 |
Recently we reported on the proposed ALRC Review of Australian copyright law to be led by Professor Jill McKeough. The final … -
Optus TV Now suspended after NRL and AFL victorious on appeal
22 May 2012 |
On 27 April 2012, the Full Federal Court of Australia delivered its eagerly awaited judgment concerning Optus’ … -
Raising the Bar: improvements to Customs seizures for trade mark and copyright owners
21 May 2012 |
The significant intellectual property law reforms contained within the recently enacted Intellectual Property Laws … -
End of the road for Roadshow: iiNet did not authorise copyright infringement
09 May 2012 |
On 20 April, the High Court of Australia delivered a long awaited judgment to finally determine the four year copyright … -
NRL and AFL victorious on appeal: Optus TV Now found to infringe copyright
27 Apr 2012 |
The Federal Court of Australia has this morning handed down an eagerly awaited judgment concerning Optus’ cloud-based … -
iiNet’s High Court victory: ISP did not authorise copyright infringements by customers
25 Apr 2012 |
In an historic judgment handed down on 20 April, the High Court of Australia has unanimously held that internet service … -
Prof. Jill McKeough to lead ALRC review of copyright law and exceptions
28 Mar 2012 |
Australia’s Attorney-General, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, has appointed Professor Jill McKeough to lead an upcoming … -
Copyright infringement in house plans: when will inferences be drawn about similar features?
27 Mar 2012 |
As a general proposition, people do not commence legal proceedings lightly. Litigation is expensive and in the vast majority … -
“Sample” leaves DJ in red for damages for infringement of rapper's moral rights
27 Mar 2012 |
In an Australian first, the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia has ordered an award of damages to an internationally … -
Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill 2011 passed by Parliament
21 Mar 2012 |
A bill which substantially reforms Australia's intellectual property laws was passed unamended by the House of … -
Fed Court: Optus didn't infringe copyright, but AFL can liken it to "stealing"
06 Mar 2012 |
The copyright dispute involving Australian telecommunications provider Optus and Australian digital sports broadcasting … -
Australian radio stations not required to pay copyright royalties to simulcast online
24 Feb 2012 |
The Federal Court of Australia has recently determined that a simulcast is a "broadcast" within the meaning of the … -
Optus’ online DVR found not to infringe copyright; AFL and NRL set to appeal
21 Feb 2012 |
The Federal Court has ruled that an internet-based television recording service provided by Optus to its mobile network … -
ISPs propose “5 strikes and you’re warned” infringement policy; copyright owners unsatisfied
05 Dec 2011 |
An alliance of ISPs has proposed a self-regulated scheme to warn infringing users about the potential consequences of their … -
It’s over: High Court will not hear Kookaburra v Down Under copyright appeal
29 Nov 2011 |
EMI Songs Australia Pty Limited & Anor v Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd [2011] HCATrans 284 The coda of … -
Testing the boundaries of "product information" exemptions to copyright infringement in Australia
29 Nov 2011 |
In the first decision to substantively examine recent amendments to the Copyright Act which now allow generic pharmaceutical … -
Protecting brands on Google: a practical guide
06 Oct 2011 |
Ensuring visibility on search engines’ result pages has become a core component of any online marketing strategy. … -
Spotless manager faces $100k bill for breaching duties of fidelity, confidentiality
03 Oct 2011 |
Whilst clarity of thought often only comes with hindsight, there are occasions when one can only muse: "What were they … -
Sanofi-Aventis v Apotex: method of treatment claim found valid and infringed
30 Sep 2011 |
In a decision which considers both patent and copyright issues, the Federal Court recently found in favour of the … -
Roadshow v iiNet: landmark copyright infringement authorisation case set for High Court
08 Sep 2011 |
The Australian High Court has granted special leave to Roadshow Films and other members of the Australian Federation against … -
High Court refuses application for leave to appeal Telstra v PDC
02 Sep 2011 |
The High Court this morning refused Telstra's application for leave to appeal the Full Federal Court's decision in … -
No constructive trust over copyright in photos and film created by trespassers
10 Aug 2011 |
In a decision handed down on 29 March 2011, the NSW Supreme Court held that a constructive trust did not arise in respect of … -
Changes to the Australian Trade Marks Act 1995
19 Jul 2011 |
Since June 2009, IP Australia has been working towards reforming case management for trade mark oppositions. The Bill … -
Cartridge reseller ordered to destroy infringing printer compatibility charts if copyright appeal unsuccessful
30 Jun 2011 |
Dynamic Supplies Pty Ltd v Tonnex International Pty Ltd (No. 2) [2011] FCA 675 ("Dynamic Supplies (No. 2)") The …
