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Recent decisions cast doubt on state-based trade mark removal actions
The Australian Trade Marks Office recently decided two related actions for removal for non-use against registered marks owned by Mae Watson: the first, 'Whiplash', and the second 'WHIPLASHED', both fo ...
GRBA's successful appeal for its House Bed & Bath mark: a warning for well-known brands
In allowing the appeal by Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd, the Full Court of the Federal Court found that its use of the House B&B Mark did not constitute misleading or deceptive conduct or passing off in relation to proceedings brought by Bed Bath 'N' Table. ...
Emerging technology trade marks: where we are now and why more guidance is still required
Since the release of new guidance by IP Australia in 2023, Australia has yet to see a landmark decision on trade marks for emerging technologies such as AI, NFTs or blockchain. ...
Patent term extensions under siege: a new era of challenges for pharmaceutical patentees
A recent Federal Court decision has struck down a patent term extension granted to Novartis for its blockbuster heart failure drug Entresto. The decision in Novartis AG v Pharmacor Pty Limited follows a recent trend of successful challenges by generic pharmaceutical companies. ...
Allens advises Global Switch on $2.12b sale of Australian data centre operations
HMC has agreed to acquire 100% of Global Switch Australia Holdings (GSA) as part of its broader strategy to establish a global digital infrastructure platform. GSA's two adjoining data centres in ...
Design Act reforms expected to deliver greater protections
IP Australia has published the outcomes of its 2023 consultation, which sought stakeholder feedback on a series of significant proposed changes to the Designs Act 2003 (Cth). These included provisions for virtual, partial and incremental designs, which it plans to pursue. ...
Allens advises vendors on Queensland Airports sale
The firm acted as consortium counsel for Macquarie Asset Management-managed The Infrastructure Fund, State Super and Australian Retirement Trust on the sale of their combined interest to a consorti ...
What the recent surge in IP filings means for your business
In this Insight, we summarise the Report findings and highlight key factors for businesses to consider in managing their IP risks and IP opportunities. ...
IP Australia announces changes to fees
IP Australia has announced sweeping changes to the amount and timing of official fees for patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeders' rights, as well as changes to fees and recoverable costs for oppositions. The changes will come into effect 1 October 2024. ...
InIP: What's happening in intellectual property - July 2024
Your regular wrap-up of some of the world's leading and intriguing IP stories. ...