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7th Jan 2014

[Updated] – Capricorn Society Limited v IgnitionOne, Inc. [2014] ATMO 112

(The following is a corrected version of our summary of the same decision published on 23 December 2014. We regret any confusion caused in the earlier version). An application was...

(The following is a corrected version of our summary of the same decision published on 23 December 2014. We...

6th Jan 2014

Global Growth in filing of IP

The 2013 World Intellectual Property Indicators report released on 9 December 2013. The report indicates that patent filings overall grew by 9.2 percent last year – the fastest growth...

The 2013 World Intellectual Property Indicators report released on 9 December 2013. The report indicates that patent filings overall...

24th Dec 2013

Will the Innovation Patent Survive?

The Australian Government’s Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) has been tasked to review the innovation patent system amidst concerns of the system being ‘abused’. In an August 2013...

The Australian Government’s Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) has been tasked to review the innovation patent system amidst...

23rd Dec 2013

Ironman 4×4 Pty Ltd v Australian Performance Development Pty Ltd [2013] ATMO 107

Registration of the combination mark of the words SAFARI SNORKEL and the three-dimensional shape by Australian Performance Development Pty Ltd (‘the Applicant’) was opposed by Ironman 4x4 Pty Ltd...

Registration of the combination mark of the words SAFARI SNORKEL and the three-dimensional shape by Australian Performance Development Pty...

23rd Dec 2013

Apple Inc. v Metropage Pty Ltd [2013] ATMO 106

This decision concerned an opposition filed by Apple Inc under section 52 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 to the registration of the trade mark filed by Metropage Pty Ltd, being...

This decision concerned an opposition filed by Apple Inc under section 52 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 to the registration...

19th Dec 2013

Angelica Cota v East Side Clothing Co Pty Ltd [2013] ATMO 105

This case concerned an opposition to an application to remove a trade mark filed by East Side Clothing Pty Ltd. The mark that East Side sought to have removed...

This case concerned an opposition to an application to remove a trade mark filed by East Side Clothing Pty...

18th Dec 2013

Ashley Chase Estate Limited v Spanish Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd [2013] ATMO 104

This case concerned an opposition to register trade mark in respect of class 30 cheese related products.The trade mark Opponent was a food manufacturer and had been trading...

This case concerned an opposition to register trade mark in respect of class 30 cheese related products.The trade...

17th Dec 2013

Dethrowning the ‘Tyre King:’ Federal Court restrains Bob Jane from selling tyres, wheels, batteries and car accessories in his name

On 26 November 2013 Besanko J handed down a decision restraining Bob Jane from using his own name to sell tyres, wheels, batteries and other accessories for cars (see...

On 26 November 2013 Besanko J handed down a decision restraining Bob Jane from using his own name to...

17th Dec 2013

Bugatti GmbH v BugatchiUomo Apparel, Inc. [2013] ATMO 102

This case concerned a notice of opposition filed in respect of an IRDA for the mark BUGATCHI UOMO for class 25 various clothing goods. The mark in the Application...

This case concerned a notice of opposition filed in respect of an IRDA for the mark BUGATCHI UOMO for...

13th Dec 2013

Steven R Smith v Car2go GmbH [2013] ATMO 103

Steven R Smith, owner of the trade marks “1800 CAR 2 GO” and “car2go” in Class 39 (Transport services; motor vehicle hire services) and “car2go” in Class 35 (Promotion...

Steven R Smith, owner of the trade marks “1800 CAR 2 GO” and “car2go” in Class 39 (Transport services;...

12th Dec 2013

Australian High Court Confirms Patentability of Medical Treatment Methods

A large number of countries exclude methods of medical treatment from patentability. This reflects an exception to the standard patent rationale of providing incentive for innovation.

A large number of countries exclude methods of medical treatment from patentability. This reflects an exception to the standard...

10th Dec 2013

Cash Converters Pty Ltd v Margo Chaille Webber [2013] ATMO 101

This matter concerned an opposition to an application to register a trade mark.The application was made in respect of classes 35 and 36, broadly for retail services, second-hand goods...

This matter concerned an opposition to an application to register a trade mark.The application was made in respect of...

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