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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 […]
GIs, free trade, Australia and the EU – IPwars.com
With the closing stages of the negotiations between Australia and the EU over the proposed free trade agreement almost upon us, the EU has proposed a list of 55 further wine geographical indications it wants to protect.[1] Amongst others, the list includes “prosecco” and “vittoria”. The Department of Agriculture is holding a Public Objections Process […]
Some (General Court) Decisions Put a SMILE on Your Face
We are used to decisions about non-traditional trade marks not deserving protection in the European Union, leading to the inevitable conclusion that non-traditional trade marks can be difficult to register and keep on the register. The recent McCain decision of the EU General Court seems to go in the opposite direction, providing some guidance on […]
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 […]
Prof. Brennan on copyright in Australia – IPwars.com
Late last year, Prof. David Brennan published Copyright LawFederation Press. Those of you who have heard David speak or read any of his wide-ranging publications will no doubt appreciate that this is a book worth adding to your arsenal libraries. If you are not one of that lucky number, perhaps you will be further encouraged […]