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Google found liable for misleading and deceptive representations in AdWords sponsored links
04 May 2012 |
The Full Federal Court has unanimously held that search giant Google engaged in ‘misleading and deceptive … -
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 … -
Sydney restaurant re-ordered to cease using Heston Blumenthal's "Fat Duck"
05 Mar 2012 |
A recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia involving the owners of renowned international chef Heston … -
Google “victorious” in Sponsored Links dispute with ACCC; appeal on foot
28 Oct 2011 |
This article first appeared in the Chinese-language edition of Managing Intellectual Property. To download the article in … -
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. … -
Overturned on appeal: Full Federal Court protects reputation in the get-up of Bodum coffee plunger
30 Sep 2011 |
On 5 August 2011, the majority of the Full Federal Court (Greenwood and Tracey JJ with Buchanan J dissenting) held that Bodum … -
Mitre 10 refused injunction against Masters: newcomer's get up not misleading and deceptive
26 Sep 2011 |
The Victorian Supreme Court has refused to grant Mitre 10 an interlocutory injunction to restrain Masters from launching its … -
False “Australian Made” claims cost internet retailer of Chinese ugg boots
21 Sep 2011 |
An online retailer of iconic ugg boots has been penalised for $430,000 by the Federal Court after falsely and misleadingly … -
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission flexes its muscles
11 Jul 2011 |
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has extensive enforcement powers in relation to deceptive and … -
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 … -
The New Australian Consumer Law
19 Jun 2011 |
On 1 January, 2011 the consumer laws of the Commonwealth and the States and Territories were consolidated into a single … -
Federal Court revisits copyright damages principles in G-Star counterfeiting case
07 Apr 2011 |
A recent decision of the Federal Court concerning the sale of counterfeit “G-Star” branded clothing provides a … -
Woolworths' "Honest to Goodness" campaign survives balancing act
04 Apr 2011 |
In Organic Marketing Australia Pty Ltd v Woolworths Ltd [2011] FCA 279, Katzmann J refused the application by Organic … -
Public comment invited on proposed amendments to Australian Customs seizure regime
16 Mar 2011 |
The Australian Government has announced its intention to amend Australia's existing intellectual property laws to, among … -
Eggs-aggerated "Free Range" labelling misleading and deceptive: ACCC
24 Feb 2011 |
The Federal Court of Australia has found that Western Australian egg wholesalers C.I & Co Pty Ltd, Antonio Pisano and … -
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 … -
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) … -
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 … -
Lynx Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd v The ANI Corporation Limited trading as ANI Bradken Rail Transportation Group
28 May 2009 |
Lynx Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd v The ANI Corporation Limited trading as ANI Bradken Rail Transportation Group (No. … -
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research announced a new Chair to ACIP
23 Dec 2008 |
On 22 December, Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research announced a new Chair and four new … -
When will a boast be misleading and deceptive?
27 Jun 2008 |
The recent decision of Edmonds J in Bannerhey Pty Ltd v 1800 000 000 Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 53 considers whether the respondents … -
The importance of taking settlement offers seriously
22 Feb 2008 |
Woodtree Pty Ltd v Zheng [2007] FCA 1922 Even though the Appellant in this case was partially successful in its appeal, it … -
MYTHBUSTED: No Misleading or Deceptive Conduct
22 Feb 2008 |
The recent decision of the Full Federal Court in Knight v Beyond Properties Pty Ltd looks at whether the producers and … -
The importance of pegging down key agreement terms in writing
18 Sep 2006 |
Kovan Engineering (Aust) Ltd v Gold Peg International Pty Ltd Often in the commercial world, parties rely on a common … -
Trade marks for pharmaceuticals: what is deceptively similar?
21 Nov 2005 |
Kowa Corporation Ltd v NV Organon [2005] FCA 1282, 13 September 2005 On 13 September 2005, Lander J of the Federal Court …
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