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...
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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;...
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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...
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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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Methods of Treatment
The High Court of Australia, Australia’s highest court, has concluded that method of treatment claims can relate to patentable subject matter.
The High Court of Australia, Australia’s highest court, has concluded that method of treatment claims can relate to patentable...
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Computer implemented business method patents – Where do we stand?
The patentability of computer related business methods in Australia was discussed in two recent Federal Court decisions: Research Affiliates and RPL Central. These decisions have created uncertainty in that...
The patentability of computer related business methods in Australia was discussed in two recent Federal Court decisions: Research Affiliates...
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Turning the Screw: Protecting designs without breaking the bank
For IP holders seeking to certify a registered design, the effort and resources that could be needed to overcome any objections raised by the Examiner or a third party...
For IP holders seeking to certify a registered design, the effort and resources that could be needed to overcome...
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Bickford’s Australia Pty Ltd v Tata Sons Limited [2013] ATMO 100
This decision concerned two applications heard concurrently, the first being an action under section 52 (for opposition to the registration of a mark) and section 92 (for removal of...
This decision concerned two applications heard concurrently, the first being an action under section 52 (for opposition to the...
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Jasco Pty (New Zealand) Limited v Kittrich Corporation [2013] ATMO 99
The application for the mark “Con-tact” by Kittrich Corporation was successfully opposed by Jasco Pty (New Zealand) Limited on the ground in s 44 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth). Although...
The application for the mark “Con-tact” by Kittrich Corporation was successfully opposed by Jasco Pty (New Zealand) Limited on...
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Irene Notaras [2013] ATMO 98
Irene Notaras, through the “Bon Trading Company” is the exclusive distributor of an Italian coffeemaker and seeks to have its shape registered as a composite trade mark. After three...
Irene Notaras, through the “Bon Trading Company” is the exclusive distributor of an Italian coffeemaker and seeks to have...
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