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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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
Samsung allowed to sell its iPad-competitor in Australia, just in time for Christmas
30 Nov 2011 |
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has today allowed Samsung’s appeal from the decision of Justice … -
Apple v Samsung – why the Court temporarily banned the sale of an iPad rival
27 Oct 2011 |
In a decision handed down on 13 October 2011, Justice Annabelle Bennett of the Federal Court of Australia granted Apple, Inc … -
Apple succeeds in preventing Samsung from releasing iPad competitor in Australia
13 Oct 2011 |
In a much anticipated judgment, Justice Annabelle Bennett of the Federal Court of Australia has granted Apple an … -
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. … -
Patent Office introduces new ground of opposition: software patent found invalid for lack of manner of manufacture
30 Sep 2011 |
In the second of our two reports on software patent decisions, the Australian Patent Office (APO) has intervened in a patent … -
Adding a computer will not save broad method patent claims
19 Sep 2011 |
The Australian Patent Office in a recent decision, Network Solutions LLC [2011] APO 65, has followed the US CAFC decision in … -
Domain name update: new Top Level Domains (TLDs) spaces coming soon
08 Sep 2011 |
ICANN has approved the .XXX top level domain ("TLD") which is intended specifically for members of the adult … -
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 … -
Computer says “no”: Apple denied injunction against Amazon's use of AppStore mark
30 Aug 2011 |
In March this year, Apple Inc brought proceedings against Amazon Inc and Amazon Digital Services, Inc (together, Amazon) for … -
Apple successfully uses its patents against Android devices in Australia and Germany
12 Aug 2011 |
Unless you've been living under a rock over the last few years, you would have heard of, or at least seen, an Apple … -
Three strikes policy for copyright infringement lands in New Zealand. Is Australia next?
30 May 2011 |
The New Zealand parliament has amended the Copyright Act 1994 (NZ) to introduce a ‘three strikes’ policy towards … -
When is money payable in IP transactions a “royalty” for the purposes of Australian withholding tax?
12 May 2011 |
The recent Federal Court of Australia decision in International Business Machines Corporation v Commissioner of … -
Telstra successfully narrows Amazon's "1-click" ordering patent application in Australia
11 May 2011 |
The Australian Patent Office has rejected Amazon.com, Inc’s patent application for its 1-click ordering system after a … -
DCC Brisbane sponsors the Innovation Series Luncheon: Social Networks, Revolution and Innovation
01 Apr 2011 |
This was the first of three luncheons for the year and the first time Davies Collison Cave has sponsored the series in … -
Roadshow Films appeals iiNet copyright decision to the High Court
28 Mar 2011 |
Following on from last month's loss in the Full Federal Court against Australian internet service provider iiNet, … -
Google faces French copyright fine for not removing infringing videos
24 Mar 2011 |
Less than two weeks after Attorney-General Robert McLelland flagged the expansion of Australia’s safe-harbour … -
AFACT loses copyright appeal: Full Federal Court finds iiNet did not authorise infringement
25 Feb 2011 |
In a landmark 2-1 decision (Jagot J dissenting) with three separate judgments, the Full Federal Court yesterday dismissed an … -
Business method patents in Australia
11 Dec 2010 |
According to the Australian Patent Office, mere use of a computer system may not be enough to secure allowance of business … -
DCC Forum: The Wi-Fi patent crusade: the next chapter
23 Jun 2010 |
Davies Collison Cave and BioMelbourne recently joined to co host the CEO Forum Series Luncheon with Terry Healy, Special … -
David Webber awarded in ILO Client Choice Awards 2010
28 Apr 2010 |
David Webber, a partner of Davies Collison Cave, was awarded exclusive winner of the Intellectual Property category for … -
ISP avoids liability for internet piracy - for now
01 Mar 2010 |
In a landmark copyright decision, which has been closely watched around the world, Australia's third largest ISP, iiNet, … -
ISP wins against motion picture studios
04 Feb 2010 |
In a landmark decision, which has been closely watched around the world, Australia's third largest ISP, iiNet, has … -
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 … -
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 … -
Patenting ICT innovation in Australia: trends and opportunities
08 Dec 2009 |
This article first appeared in the December 2009, Chinese-language edition of Managing Intellectual Property. To view the … -
Court decides ownership of copyright in software
03 Dec 2009 |
This case involved a dispute regarding the ownership of copyright in software programs which form components of intelligent …
