Summaries of the following trade mark decisions from 2007: Brother Industries Ltd v Dynamix Supplies Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1490; Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique v Senator Automation Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1391; Merck KGaA v Generic Health Pty Ltd [2007] ATMO 1; (2007) 71 IPR 387; Starr Partners Pty Limited v Dev Prem Pty Ltd [207]… Read More
Read moreAustralian Trade Mark law is expected to undergo important changes brought by the Intellectual Property Law Amendment Act 2006 and Trade Mark Amendment Act 2006. The IP Law This article reviews the following keys amendments to the Trade Marks Act 1995 introduced by both the IP Laws Amendment Act and the Trade Mark Amendment Act:… Read More
Read moreSummaries of the following trade mark decisions from 2006: McDougall v Deckers Outdoor Corporation (2006) 68 IPR 322; Hope v Reme Pty Ltd (2006) 68 IPR 189; Colorado Group Ltd v Strandbags Pty Ltd (2006) 67 IPR 628; Colorado Group Ltd v Strandbags Pty Ltd (No. 2) (2006) 69 IPR 281; Ferrari Furniture & Cabinet… Read More
Read moreIn the modern workplace, employers are being held liable for a wider range of employee misconduct. In particular the potential for abuse of email and internet facilities provided at the workplace is virtually limitless and could have severe legal ramifications for employers. Furthermore, the rise of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter further… Read More
Read moreStephens Lawyers & Consultants Legal Update: July 2013 The rise of online shopping and e-commerce has increased the importance of businesses having a strong online reputation and presence. The increased reliance on the internet by businesses has also meant that there are significantly more platforms for users to publish and disseminate material that is false… Read More
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