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Australia | Strategy and lessons from recent interlocutory injunctions in trade mark and passing off disputes 
In December 2025 the Australian Federal Court considered two applications for interlocutory (or preliminary) injunctions in branding disputes: Prezzee Pty Ltd v Epay Australia Pty Ltd  FCA 1662 and Lindrum v T&P Lindrum Pty Ltd  FCA 1644.    Why was the...
In December 2025 the Australian Federal Court considered two applications for interlocutory (or preliminary) injunctions in branding disputes: Prezzee Pty Ltd v Epay Australia Pty Ltd  FCA...
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Australia | Federal Court launches Standard Directions to streamline patent disputes
A new Practice Note introduced by the Federal Court of Australia promises to facilitate more efficient and economical resolution of patent disputes in Australia. The complexities of patent litigation, including...
A new Practice Note introduced by the Federal Court of Australia promises to facilitate more efficient and economical resolution...
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Legal 500 Country Guide | Patent litigation in Australia
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has again provided expert content for the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Country Guide to patent litigation laws and regulation in Australia. These useful guides...
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has again provided expert content for the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Country Guide...
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Infringement of second medical use claims | Federal Court decision adds guidance
In pharmaceutical patent litigation, issues concerning infringement of method of treatment and Swiss-style claims covering new indications for known substances arise frequently. In this article, we discuss the recent...
In pharmaceutical patent litigation, issues concerning infringement of method of treatment and Swiss-style claims covering new indications for known...
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The shape of things to come?
Shape Trade Marks and RB (Hygiene Home) Australia Pty Ltd v Henkel Australia Pty Ltd FCAFC 10 A recent decision from the Full Court of the Federal Court of...
Shape Trade Marks and RB (Hygiene Home) Australia Pty Ltd v Henkel Australia Pty Ltd FCAFC 10 A recent...
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The 2023 IP year in review, and predictions for 2024
In Australia, February signals a return from the beach, children back to school after a long summer break and of course the usual traffic woes! At Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers,...
In Australia, February signals a return from the beach, children back to school after a long summer break and...
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No pay day for Commonwealth in Sanofi pharmaceutical damages claim
Background In the keenly awaited judgment in Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi (formerly Sanofi-Aventis)  FCAFC 97, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld the trial judge’s decision that...
Background In the keenly awaited judgment in Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi (formerly Sanofi-Aventis)  FCAFC 97, the Full Court of the Federal...
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