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Killer Queen ‘Killed Off’ – Katie Taylor Outduels Katy Hudson In Epic Katie(y) Perry Trade Mark Battle

On 11 March, the High Court of Australia delivered its judgment in Taylor v Killer Queen LLC [2026] HCA 5. The judgment marks essentially the final chapter in the long-running trade mark battle between Katie Jane Taylor, an Australian fashion designer trading under the name “Katie Perry”, and Katheryn Hudson, the internationally renowned pop star known as “Katy Perry”. For a history of the dispute and Full Federal Court decision.

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Bartier Perry

Australia's Proposed National AI Framework

In the ongoing conversation surrounding Artificial Intelligence and copyright, the Australian Government has now outlined its intended national approach, with a newly created 'Office of AI'.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Patents In Australia: Manner Of Manufacture

Australian patent law requires every invention to qualify as a 'manner of manufacture' under the Statute of Monopolies, yet this centuries-old concept continues to evolve through landmark litigation. The recent Aristocrat v Commissioner of Patents case has reshaped how courts assess computer-implemented inventions, while decisions like D'Arcy v Myriad Genetics have clarified boundaries for biotechnology patents, creating critical implications for businesses evaluating IP portfolios and freedom to operate.

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Piper Alderman

Hi, My Name Is … Swim Shady? A Recent Setback In Eminem’s Global Trademark Enforcement Efforts Clears The Way For An Australian Beachwear Brand

Eminem's trademark battle with Australian beachwear brand Swim Shady has taken a significant turn as IP Australia ruled to cancel his SHADY trademark registrations for bags and clothing.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Australia | Claiming AI & Machine Learning Inventions – Part 2: Beyond The Model

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Spruson & Ferguson

Beyond The Seed: Why Plant Breeders’ Rights Matter

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Piper Alderman

Counterfeit Imports – Tougher Penalties At The Border

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Pointon Partners

Australia | The Copyright Stalemate Deepens As Albanese Centralises AI Policy

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Spruson & Ferguson

Australia | Patenting AI And Machine Learning – Part 1: From Model To Method

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Spruson & Ferguson

Australia's National AI Framework: Copyright, Standards, And A New Office Of AI

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

No shade, but the evidence was slim | Eminem suffers first loss in trade mark saga

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Spruson & Ferguson

Will The Real Swim Shady, Please Stand Up?

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Boult Wade Tennant

IP ENSight | July 2026

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ENS

IP Australia Updates Computer-implemented Invention Guidance Following Aristocrat ’25

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Spruson & Ferguson

Reforms Needed To Streamline Skills Recognition For Qualified Migrants

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Struggling With Personal Debts (Video)

Australia Insolvency

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Worrells

Inside Employment Podcast Series, Episode 7: Employment Class Actions (Video)

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ADR In Personal Injury Claims: A Comparison Between The Approach In England And Wales And Queensland, Australia (Podcast)

Australia Litigation

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Gatehouse Chambers

Australia’s Visa Processing Priorities: Sponsored Regional Work, Healthcare And Teaching

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

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Australia's Proposed National AI Framework

In the ongoing conversation surrounding Artificial Intelligence and copyright, the Australian Government has now outlined its intended national approach, with a newly created 'Office of AI'.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia | The Copyright Stalemate Deepens As Albanese Centralises AI Policy

Australia's refusal to introduce a text and data mining exemption for AI training has sparked a high-stakes confrontation between global AI companies promising billions in infrastructure investment and creative industries fighting to preserve copyright protections.

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Spruson & Ferguson

Australia's National AI Framework: Copyright, Standards, And A New Office Of AI

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined the Australian Government's intended national approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The proposals bring responsibility...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

IP ENSight | July 2026

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ENS

Five Reasons Every Business Should Consider Design Registrations | Tips From An IP Dispute Lawyer

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Spruson & Ferguson

Australia | How To Use Contracts To Manage AI Development Risk: A Practical Guide

Australia Commercial

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Spruson & Ferguson

What Are The 5 Key Steps To Protect Your Business Brand?

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LegalVision

Extending Protection For Pharmaceuticals | Requirements In Australia, China And Singapore

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Spruson & Ferguson

Fair Dealing: The Australian Context

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Spruson & Ferguson

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Licensing & Syndication

Hi, My Name Is … Swim Shady? A Recent Setback In Eminem’s Global Trademark Enforcement Efforts Clears The Way For An Australian Beachwear Brand

Eminem's trademark battle with Australian beachwear brand Swim Shady has taken a significant turn as IP Australia ruled to cancel his SHADY trademark registrations for bags and clothing.

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Beyond The Seed: Why Plant Breeders’ Rights Matter

Under the PBR Act, applications for plant breeder’s rights (PBR) are filed with and examined by IP Australia (through the Plant Breeder’s Rights Office).

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Piper Alderman

Australia | The Copyright Stalemate Deepens As Albanese Centralises AI Policy

Australia's refusal to introduce a text and data mining exemption for AI training has sparked a high-stakes confrontation between global AI companies promising billions in infrastructure investment and creative industries fighting to preserve copyright protections.

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Spruson & Ferguson

IP ENSight | July 2026

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ENS

Business Name vs Trade Mark | Key Differences Australian Business Owners Need To Know

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Spruson & Ferguson

Investors Pay Close Attention To Unique Treatment Of IP In Defense Contracts

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A&O Shearman

Extending Protection For Pharmaceuticals | Requirements In Australia, China And Singapore

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Spruson & Ferguson

Plant breeder's rights and managed apples: what's changing in Australia

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Practitioners must keep pace with SE Asia's IP modernisation

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Spruson & Ferguson

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Patents In Australia: Manner Of Manufacture

Australian patent law requires every invention to qualify as a 'manner of manufacture' under the Statute of Monopolies, yet this centuries-old concept continues to evolve through landmark litigation. The recent Aristocrat v Commissioner of Patents case has reshaped how courts assess computer-implemented inventions, while decisions like D'Arcy v Myriad Genetics have clarified boundaries for biotechnology patents, creating critical implications for businesses evaluating IP portfolios and freedom to operate.

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Piper Alderman

Australia | Claiming AI & Machine Learning Inventions – Part 2: Beyond The Model

Following the Aristocrat Technologies v Commissioner of Patents decision and updated IP Australia guidance, this article examines strategic approaches to claiming AI and machine learning inventions in Australia. It explores how to identify where real value lies in AI systems, support multiple claiming pathways across the AI lifecycle, and draft patent applications that withstand characterisation challenges by demonstrating practical implementation rather than abstract results.

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Spruson & Ferguson

Beyond The Seed: Why Plant Breeders’ Rights Matter

Under the PBR Act, applications for plant breeder’s rights (PBR) are filed with and examined by IP Australia (through the Plant Breeder’s Rights Office).

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Piper Alderman

Australia | Patenting AI And Machine Learning – Part 1: From Model To Method

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Spruson & Ferguson

IP Australia Updates Computer-implemented Invention Guidance Following Aristocrat ’25

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Spruson & Ferguson

Australia | Post-filing Data And Synergy Claims: Lessons For Patent Drafting

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Spruson & Ferguson

Developing Coordinated IP Strategies And Enforcing Patent Rights In International Markets With Gary Cox (Podcast)

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Nyemaster Goode

Investors Pay Close Attention To Unique Treatment Of IP In Defense Contracts

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A&O Shearman

Five Reasons Every Business Should Consider Design Registrations | Tips From An IP Dispute Lawyer

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Spruson & Ferguson

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Trade Secrets

Practitioners must keep pace with SE Asia's IP modernisation

Pactitioners must adapt to process changes within IP systems, as well as be mindful of the implications of tech on their practices.

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Spruson & Ferguson

Generative AI And IP: Key Legal Considerations For Australian Businesses

Learn how existing laws apply and how to safeguard your organisation's IP rights.

Australia Technology

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Understanding intellectual property in the construction industry

Relevance of IP in the construction sector and highlight common issues that can arise when IP rights are not clearly understood or properly managed.

Australia Real Estate

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Holding Redlich

Latest Statistics In The 2025 IP Australia Intellectual Property Report

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Spruson & Ferguson

Intellectual property in commercial contract templates

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Holding Redlich

Australia | Design protection: IP Australia's bold reforms for the Digital Age

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Spruson & Ferguson

Being assertive comes at a price – IP Australia fee hike

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McCabes

Game of phones: 7 things to consider when developing an app

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LegalVision

Native Extracts v Plant Extracts: essential elements of confidential information claims

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Piper Alderman

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Retroactive foreign filing licences for patents

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

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