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Some talks (not me) – IPwars.com
Coming to the end of the year, there are events on reforming patent litigation practices and domain name disputes in review. Patent litigation practice Calling it “A very IPRIA Christmas”, IP Australia and IPRIA are hosting on December 7th at 5:30 p.m an end of year celebration exploring “a wish list of practice reforms for […]
Thirsty beer drinkers want … – IPwars.com
Stewart J has dismissed Brick Lane’s ACL[1] and passing off complaints against the get-up of Torquay Beverage Co’s Better Beers. Some facts On July 21, 2021Brick Lane issued a press release announcing the launch of its new Sidewinders Hazy Pale ale, a no to low alcohol beer. The range had been in development, behind the […]
Designs ACIP amendments in force – IPwars.com
IP Australia advises that the final provisions of the Designs Amendment (Advisory Council on Intellectual Property Response) Act 2021 came into force last Thursday, 10 March 2022. Included among the important reforms which came into force are: the 12 month grace period (Sch. 1); the new exemption from infringement for prior use (Sch. 2) the […]
A case of design – IPwars.com
Burley J has ruled that Uniden’s XTrak mobile radio product would infringe GME’s registered design. Uniden had begun displaying in Australia images of its Xtrak product on its website and in its online shop, but was not yet selling the product. After an exchange of correspondence in which Uniden refused to disclose its proposed launch […]