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10th May 2019

The ‘as trustee for’ dilemma – should trust details be disclosed in Australian trade mark applications?

The discretionary trust is a very popular vehicle for carrying on a business in Australia and holding ownership of intellectual property assets. A trust is a relationship between several parties....

The discretionary trust is a very popular vehicle for carrying on a business in Australia and holding ownership of...

9th May 2019

Case Note: Davies V Lazer Safe Pty Ltd [2019] FCAFC 65

This case highlights the importance of construing claims using plain English meaning and not adding a “gloss” to the language of a claim. Background The primary judge held in Davies V...

This case highlights the importance of construing claims using plain English meaning and not adding a “gloss” to the...

26th Apr 2019

Celebrating World IP Day – F45 gyms: an Australian success story

World Intellectual Property Day is held each year on the 26th April to celebrate and remind us about how IP encourages innovation and creativity. This year the theme for...

World Intellectual Property Day is held each year on the 26th April to celebrate and remind us about how...

23rd Apr 2019

New Zealand Update: Patent fees on the increase, but are they Excess-ively complex?

Following our previous update in November (here), we now report on progress that has been made regarding upcoming changes to patent fees in New Zealand. While many of the fee...

Following our previous update in November (here), we now report on progress that has been made regarding upcoming changes to...

9th Apr 2019

Recent updates to New Zealand Trade Marks Guidelines: Ownership and Divisionals

Ownership: Don’t underestimate the importance of nominating the correct trade mark Applicant! IPONZ has recently updated its practice guidelines on Section 32(1) of the Trade Marks Act 2002, which relates...

Ownership: Don’t underestimate the importance of nominating the correct trade mark Applicant! IPONZ has recently updated its practice guidelines on...

4th Apr 2019

Gin, the best medicine

E&J Gallo Winery v Kristy Booth ATMO 2 In this matter, the opponent, E&J Gallo, opposed registration of the trade mark APOTHECARY GIN, which had been applied for by...

E&J Gallo Winery v Kristy Booth ATMO 2 In this matter, the opponent, E&J Gallo, opposed registration of the...

4th Apr 2019

Meet the FOKKERs

Fokker Brothers Limited v Fokker Brothers Inc Limited NZIPOTM 2 An application was filed by Fokker Brothers Inc Limited (the Revocation Applicant) to revoke New Zealand Registration No. 743062...

Fokker Brothers Limited v Fokker Brothers Inc Limited NZIPOTM 2 An application was filed by Fokker Brothers Inc Limited...

4th Apr 2019

In the rough

Augusta National Inc v Dennis Roy ATMO 199 In this matter, Augusta National Inc opposed a trade mark application by Dennis Roy for the below logo trade mark. The application...

Augusta National Inc v Dennis Roy ATMO 199 In this matter, Augusta National Inc opposed a trade mark application...

4th Apr 2019

Lost in space

International Space University - (ISU) (Association de droit local) ATMO 198 This matter concerned an application by the "International Space University" - (ISU) (Association de droit local) to register...

International Space University - (ISU) (Association de droit local) ATMO 198 This matter concerned an application by the "International...

26th Mar 2019

Case Note: Calico Global Pty Ltd v Calico LLC [2018] FCA 2096 (21 December 2018)

Two years on from Lodestar Anstalt v Campari America LLC FCAFC 92 (the Lodestar Case), trade mark owners are still at risk of having their trade mark registrations...

Two years on from Lodestar Anstalt v Campari America LLC FCAFC 92 (the Lodestar Case), trade mark owners...

19th Mar 2019

Third time lucky – Insights from three extension of term applications for related pharmaceutical patents

Following on from our earlier article on patent term extension (PTE) for pharmaceutical substances, three related decisions issued by the Australian Patent Office provide guidance on the requirements and...

Following on from our earlier article on patent term extension (PTE) for pharmaceutical substances, three related decisions issued by...

12th Mar 2019

Australia update: Legislative makeover for the cosmetic industry

To freshen up, the cosmetic industry may from time to time introduce a new ingredient in its makeup, soap, shampoo, deodorant, hair dye and other similar products. To the...

To freshen up, the cosmetic industry may from time to time introduce a new ingredient in its makeup, soap,...

8th Mar 2019

Celebrating International Women’s Day: perspectives from our Sydney team

Today we arrive at our final stop in Sydney where Principals Ayesha Lee, Heather O'Kane, Sylvie Tso and our Director of Trade Marks Asia Pacific Tracey Berger share their...

Today we arrive at our final stop in Sydney where Principals Ayesha Lee, Heather O'Kane, Sylvie Tso and our...

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