Negro International Pty Ltd v Winstons Wine Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 102
This matter concerned an application by Winston Wine Pty Ltd to restrict, on the basis of non-use, a registration for “alcoholic beverages” in class 33 to “gin”. The registered owner,...
This matter concerned an application by Winston Wine Pty Ltd to restrict, on the basis of non-use, a registration...
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Bose Corporation v Heino Buse MX Import GmbH [2014] ATMO 110
An International Registration designating Australia for the BÜSE trade mark was opposed by Bose Corporation under sections 44 and 60. Bose relied on its prior BOSE and BOSE RIDE trade...
An International Registration designating Australia for the BÜSE trade mark was opposed by Bose Corporation under sections 44 and...
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Pepsi Takes the Fizz out of the Coke Bottle
A recent decision of the Federal Court emphasises that although shape trade marks have their place, the context in which they are used will affect the scope of protection...
A recent decision of the Federal Court emphasises that although shape trade marks have their place, the context in...
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Head Technology GmbH v Uloc Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 90
Application for WAXHEAD covering sporting articles opposed by Head Technology (the owner of the Head tennis company). The opponent first pressed section 41, that ‘WAXHEAD’ referred to surfers and the...
Application for WAXHEAD covering sporting articles opposed by Head Technology (the owner of the Head tennis company). The opponent first...
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MCD Asia Pacific LLC v Coffee Cartel Pty Lt [2014] ATMO 70
Coffee Cartel applied to register the trade mark ‘McSlider’ in relation to meat products in Class 29 and was opposed by McDonald’s Asia Pacific under section 60 - that...
Coffee Cartel applied to register the trade mark ‘McSlider’ in relation to meat products in Class 29 and was...
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