Consumer, Food & Retail Archives - Page 6 of 16

26th Feb 2019

Singapore Update: Appeal Confirms That a Monster Can Indeed Be Sweet

The case, Monster Energy Company v. Glamco Co, Ltd. SGHC 238, was an appeal to the Singapore High Court by Monster Energy Company (the appellant) against the decision...

The case, Monster Energy Company v. Glamco Co, Ltd. SGHC 238, was an appeal to the Singapore High...

19th Dec 2018

New Zealand Update: Another Failed Opposition for Barossa Valley Estate Pty Ltd

This matter concerned an opposition by Barossa Valley Estate to the registration of the below trade mark by Australian Vintage Limited in connection with a range of wine and...

This matter concerned an opposition by Barossa Valley Estate to the registration of the below trade mark by Australian...

19th Dec 2018

New Zealand Update: ACTIPHEN Too Similar to ACTAZIN to Register

Anagenix opposed the Pharmazen’s application to register ACTIPHEN in connection with a range of medicinal food preparations (Class 5) and printed materials relating to those goods (Class 16).

Anagenix opposed the Pharmazen’s application to register ACTIPHEN in connection with a range of medicinal food preparations (Class 5)...

17th Oct 2018

Ride2Work Day: What role has intellectual property played in the success of the Brompton folding bike?

It’s that time of the year again: it’s National Ride2Work Day (Wednesday 17 October 2018). With this in mind, I thought I’d take the opportunity to show my appreciation...

It’s that time of the year again: it’s National Ride2Work Day (Wednesday 17 October 2018). With this in mind,...

24th Sep 2018

Hong Kong Update – Online Sales and Website Evidence Deemed Insufficient in Hugo Boss’ Trade Mark Infringement Claim

On 6 July 2018, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal reversed the High Court’s decision and held that Hugo Boss AG (“Hugo Boss”) was not able to rely on...

On 6 July 2018, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal reversed the High Court’s decision and held that Hugo...

24th Sep 2018

Australia Update – There is a Difference Between 2 and 4 Brothers

4 Brothers Brewing applied to register the below trade mark in connection with beer and the brewing of beer.

24th Sep 2018

Australia Update – When use supersedes descriptiveness

This matter concerned an application by ATP Institute Pty Ltd to register the trade mark MULTI FOOD in connection with supplements in Class 5.

This matter concerned an application by ATP Institute Pty Ltd to register the trade mark MULTI FOOD in connection...

24th Sep 2018

New Zealand Update – Another Costly Opposition for Monster Energy

Monster Energy Company opposed registration of trade mark application No. 1039137 UNLEASH YOUR POWER in Class 30, owned by Nutrition Fit 2004, Limited. Monster Energy’s opposition was based...

Monster Energy Company opposed registration of trade mark application No. 1039137 UNLEASH YOUR POWER in Class 30, owned by...

24th Sep 2018

Singapore Update – Adidas Failed to Prevent Taiwan-based Manufacturer from Registering Trademark in Singapore

The appellant, an international pharmaceutical company, filed a notice of opposition before the Registrar under section 28 of the Trade Marks Act 1976 ('the TMA') against the respondent’s application...

The appellant, an international pharmaceutical company, filed a notice of opposition before the Registrar under section 28 of the...

7th Sep 2018

Changes to Australian Consumer Law: Substantial Increase in Financial Penalties

On 23 August 2018, Parliament passed legislation amending the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)(CCA). The amendment increases the maximum financial penalties under the Australian Consumer Law for provisions...

On 23 August 2018, Parliament passed legislation amending the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)(CCA). The amendment increases the...

17th Aug 2018

Tempest Destroys Abel Tasman

Casella Wines Pty Limited (Casella) filed a trade mark application on 15 December 2015 for the word mark ABEL TASMAN in respect of wine in class 33. It...

Casella Wines Pty Limited (Casella) filed a trade mark application on 15 December 2015 for the word mark ABEL...

24th May 2018

A Tale of Two David Jones: DAVID JONES VS DAVID JONES PHARMACY

Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers may not have heard or walked into a small suburban...

Many Australian consumers may have heard or walked into a department store called David Jones. However, many Australian consumers...