AUSTRALASIA
Clinique Laboratories, LLC v Clinique La Prairie Franchising SA [2013] ATMO 87
This case concerned an application to register the mark ‘CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE’ under an International Registration Designating Australia (IRDA). The application was broadly in respect of class 5 mineral...
This case concerned an application to register the mark ‘CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE’ under an International Registration Designating Australia (IRDA)....
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Rare Breed Distilling LLC v Lodestar Anstalt [2013] ATMO 85
This matter concerned an application for removal of two trade marks:  Registration No. 1066646 WILD GEESE WINES Registration No. 1066650 WILDE GEESE The parties had been engaged in a long litigious history where by...
This matter concerned an application for removal of two trade marks:  Registration No. 1066646 WILD GEESE WINES Registration No. 1066650 WILDE GEESE The parties...
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AUSTRALASIA
Apple Inc. v Experienced Apples Pty Ltd [2013] ATMO 84
Apple opposed the registration of Australian Trade Mark Application 1463080 in respect of class 35 office machines and equipment rental. The opposed trade mark The trade mark applicant made no appearance...
Apple opposed the registration of Australian Trade Mark Application 1463080 in respect of class 35 office machines and equipment...
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Mastronardi Produce Ltd [2013] ATMO 83
The applicant applied to register its trade mark ZIMA in relation to tomatoes in Class 31. The application was objected to by the Trade Marks Office on the grounds of...
The applicant applied to register its trade mark ZIMA in relation to tomatoes in Class 31. The application was objected...
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DNA Products Aust Pty Ltd v Botany Essentials Pty Limited [2013] ATMO 82
DNA Products Aust Pty Ltd opposed the registration of a trade mark for DNA SERUM within a double helix (reproduced below) covering cosmetics. The opponent pressed grounds under sections 41,...
DNA Products Aust Pty Ltd opposed the registration of a trade mark for DNA SERUM within a double helix...
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AUSTRALASIA
Russell Brands LLC v Christopher Russell [2013] ATMO 81
Mr Russell’s application for the below trade mark for clothing in Class 25 was opposed by Russell Brands LLC, the owner of the RUSSELL ATHLETIC brand and trade marks. The...
Mr Russell’s application for the below trade mark for clothing in Class 25 was opposed by Russell Brands LLC,...
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AUSTRALASIA
Australian Trade Marks Office’s Fusion on INN Stems
The Australian Trade Marks Office has, in recent years, taken a very strict approach with regard to pharmaceutical trade marks that include a word having an INN stem. ...
The Australian Trade Marks Office has, in recent years, taken a very strict approach with regard to pharmaceutical trade...
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AUSTRALASIA
Colour trade marks – still difficult to register
Under Australian trade mark law, a colour or combination of colours may be registered as a trade mark. However, a recent decision by the Trade Marks Office highlights some...
Under Australian trade mark law, a colour or combination of colours may be registered as a trade mark. However,...
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India raises bar for pharmaceutical patents
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investments, particularly for Western pharmaceutical companies.
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and one of the most attractive destinations for...
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Can I trade mark my business idea
People often have good business ideas, and quite naturally want to protect them. It is an oft quoted fundamental of copyright law that copyright protects an expression of an idea,...
People often have good business ideas, and quite naturally want to protect them. It is an oft quoted fundamental of...
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