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Australia | High Court dismisses ZIP v Firstmac appeal
Today, the High Court unanimously dismissed an appeal from a judgment of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia in the Zip Co Limited v Firstmac Limited...
Today, the High Court unanimously dismissed an appeal from a judgment of the Full Court of the Federal Court...
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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 | Lessons from recent interlocutory injunctions in pharmaceutical patent cases
Is it becoming easier to obtain interlocutory injunctions in Australian pharmaceutical patent cases? We provide an overview of recent decisions in Australia’s Federal Court that shine a light on some key lessons for patent owners.  Overview  In...
Is it becoming easier to obtain interlocutory injunctions in Australian pharmaceutical patent cases? We provide an overview of recent decisions in Australia’s Federal Court that...
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Our committee members for International Trademark Association (INTA) 2026 – 2027
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to share our involvement in various International Trademark Association (INTA) committees during the 2026-2027 term. These appointments reflect our ongoing commitment to leadership in...
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to share our involvement in various International Trademark Association (INTA) committees during the 2026-2027...
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From Partner to Principal – looking back on Junior to Partner in Under 5 Years
Ten years on from the release of Junior to Partner in Under 5 Years, Brad Postma takes a cleareyed look back at what he’s learned and what still holds true today.  Over the years, Brad’s book has become a...
Ten years on from the release of Junior to Partner in Under 5 Years, Brad Postma takes a cleareyed look back at what he’s learned and...
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Privacy in Australia | Reflecting on 2025 and tips for preparing for 2026
2025 proved to be another eventful year for privacy law and compliance in Australia with significant privacy developments. It was a year that firmly shifted privacy from a “policy exercise”...
2025 proved to be another eventful year for privacy law and compliance in Australia with significant privacy developments. It was...
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Australia | $5.8 million privacy penalty – a first for Privacy Law enforcement
A wake-up call for organisations required to comply with privacy laws, the Australian Federal Court’s $5.8 million penalty against Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ACL) marks the first civil penalty...
A wake-up call for organisations required to comply with privacy laws, the Australian Federal Court’s $5.8 million penalty against...
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Australia | Responsible AI use & lessons from Deloitte’s “Dodgy Report”
A Deloitte report for the Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, compiled with the assistance of AI, was found to contain reference errors and a fabricated quote from...
A Deloitte report for the Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, compiled with the assistance of AI, was...
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The 2025 Pharmaceutical Patent Review
Welcome to Spruson & Ferguson’s review of the most notable developments in Australian pharmaceutical patent law in the past year. The year has seen a series of landmark decisions from...
Welcome to Spruson & Ferguson’s review of the most notable developments in Australian pharmaceutical patent law in the past...
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