AUSTRALASIA
Proposed changes to Australia’s Designs System
In late 2019, the Australian Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) called for public submissions on possible improvements to Australia’s Registered Designs System. Registered designs protect the visual appearance of...
In late 2019, the Australian Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) called for public submissions on possible improvements to Australia’s...
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Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A. V Caesarstone Ltd [2020] FCAFC 124 (28 July 2020)
In the recent decision of Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A. V Caesarstone Ltd  FCAFC 124 (28 July 2020) the Full Federal Court decided that the primary judge had erred in finding “honest...
In the recent decision of Ceramiche Caesar S.p.A. V Caesarstone Ltd  FCAFC 124 (28 July 2020) the Full Federal Court...
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AUSTRALASIA
BLACK SHEEP Trade Mark Dispute – Not all Sheep are the Same
Chris and Dora Di Lorenzo Partnership v Denversian Pty Ltd & Anor FCAA 1718 (30 June 2020) On 30 June 2020, Chris and Dora Di Lorenzo Partnership (Di Lorenzo)...
Chris and Dora Di Lorenzo Partnership v Denversian Pty Ltd & Anor FCAA 1718 (30 June 2020) On 30...
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AUSTRALASIA
Injecting preliminary discovery into patent infringement proceedings
Sovereign Hydroseal Pty Ltd v Steynberg  FCA 1084 An application for preliminary discovery of documents relating to the constituents of a ‘sealing composition’ and methods of using it to seal...
Sovereign Hydroseal Pty Ltd v Steynberg  FCA 1084 An application for preliminary discovery of documents relating to the constituents of...
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AUSTRALASIA
Australian Trade Mark Fee Changes
The Australian Trade Marks Office (‘IP Australia’) has recently announced official fee changes effective from 1 October 2020. The most significant change is an increase to trade mark application fees. The...
The Australian Trade Marks Office (‘IP Australia’) has recently announced official fee changes effective from 1 October 2020. The most...
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AUSTRALASIA
Spruson & Ferguson appoints four new Principals
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Principals across the firm as part of the 2020 promotions. The appointments have been made in the firm’s...
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Principals across the firm as part of...
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AUSTRALASIA
IP Australia Official Fee Changes – For Better or Worse…?
Official fees payable to IP Australia are changing as of 1 October 2020.  In this article, we cover off the changes in relation to patent fees only.  However, trade...
Official fees payable to IP Australia are changing as of 1 October 2020.  In this article, we cover off...
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AUSTRALASIA
Battle of the IRON CHEF trade marks
Fuji Television Network Inc v Iron Chef Pizza Pty Ltd (2020) ATMO 107 (18 June 2020)  This decision concerns an opposition by Fuji Television Network Inc (“Fuji Television”) to an...
Fuji Television Network Inc v Iron Chef Pizza Pty Ltd (2020) ATMO 107 (18 June 2020)  This decision concerns an...
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AUSTRALASIA
LION: film titles as a sign of artistic origin but not a trade mark
Long Way Home Holdings Pty Ltd v Saroo Brierley Enterprises Pty Ltd ATMO 109 (23 June 2020)  A recent Australian Trade Marks Office decision has confirmed that the name...
Long Way Home Holdings Pty Ltd v Saroo Brierley Enterprises Pty Ltd ATMO 109 (23 June 2020)  A recent...
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