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Reputation (High Court's Version): Bed Bath 'N' Table v Global Retail Brands Australia

The High Court of Australia has allowed Bed Bath ‘N' Table Pty Ltd's (BBNT) appeal from the decision of the Full Federal Court in its case against Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd (GRBA).

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K&L Gates LLP

AI can now impersonate you better than most humans. Who owns that version of you?

AI can now impersonate you better than most humans. Who owns that version of you? Why registered TMs matter in the AI era.

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Can you take your trade mark with you when selling or manufacturing in another country?

If you are considering moving manufacturing to another market, or launching your brand in a new market, always remember to consider your trade mark early on.

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Spruson & Ferguson

Mistakes to Avoid Losing Your Trade Mark

This article will explore key missteps to avoid and how to protect your brand's trade mark long-term.

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LegalVision

Non-traditional trade marks

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

The Importance of Protecting Your Brand Overseas

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LegalVision

When fitness meets IP: Can you trade mark an exercise move?

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Spruson & Ferguson

Sunday Red Tiger Logos V Puma's Leaping Cat Logo

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Australia's Trade Mark System Further Simplified: Recent Amendments To Regulations

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Buying A Business With Software At Its Core: Key Issues In Australia

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Sustainability or liability? The international IP landscape for environmental claims in the food and beverage sector

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Progressive Green v Flo Energy: The (F)lowdown on trade mark infringement

PA

Piper Alderman

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide

MO

Mills Oakley

Generative AI And IP: Key Legal Considerations For Australian Businesses

Australia Technology

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Contract Repudiation: What Exactly Is It?

Australia Commercial

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Stonegate Legal

AI is now a WHS issue in NSW. Are employers ready?

Australia Employment

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

New English Requirements For Visas

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months | Staying Compliant

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Australian High Court Takes Interest In Trade Mark Matters

The High Court of Australia has recently heard 2 cases relating to trade mark infringement and misleading and deceptive conduct, granted special leave for a further trade mark case.

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Mills Oakley

Navigating the Legal Limits of Patent and Trade Marks Practice

Essential to understand the limits that exist when dealing with the legal aspect of intellectual property.

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Commissioner Falls Flat In PepsiCo High Court Appeal… But On A Steak Knife's Edge

In an unlucky day for the Commissioner of Taxation (Commissioner), on 13 August 2025 the High Court of Australia (HCA) handed down its decision in Commissioner of Taxation v PepsiCo, Inc...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Karen Walker Has A Runaway Win Before The Trade Marks Office

Limited successfully opposed the registration of the mark ‘Runaway the Label‘ for clothing, footwear and headgear (class 25) and online retail services (class 35).

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Home Ground Advantage: Aussie FanFirm Wins David And Goliath Battle

MO

Mills Oakley

Understanding intellectual property in the construction industry

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

How to Avoid the Fate of Brand Genericide

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LegalVision

Fanatics case highlights requirements for key trade mark defences

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Latest Statistics In The 2025 IP Australia Intellectual Property Report

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

OpenAI's screenless future on pause amidst trade mark dispute

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Swaab

What can the Handmaid's Tale teach us about trade mark law? Featured What can the Handmaid's Tale teach us about trade mark law? As someone who's both read The Handmaid's Tale and binge watched every...

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Katy/Katie Perry Trademark Case Heads to High Court

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Registering Trademarks In Australia: What You Need To Know

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Harris Sliwoski

Should I register my company name before registering it as a trade mark?

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LegalVision

What can the Handmaid's Tale teach us about trade mark law? Featured What can the Handmaid's Tale teach us about trade mark law? As someone who's both read The Handmaid's Tale and binge watched every...

Trade mark law at its core is about who owns what, who controls what, and whether that control is being actively exercised.

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Katy/Katie Perry Trademark Case Heads to High Court

Australian designer Katie Taylor (trading as Katie Perry) continues her battle with pop star Katy Perry.

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Registering Trademarks In Australia: What You Need To Know

This is the first post in a new series exploring trademark registration around the world. We're starting with Australia—not just because it's a key global market...

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Harris Sliwoski

Should I register my company name before registering it as a trade mark?

Highlights why prioritising trade mark registration is essential for long-term business success.

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LegalVision

Mobility scooter vs electric car - A trade mark battle

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Katy Vs. Katie: The Trademark Showdown That Shook Two Worlds

This is a tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name.

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Naik Naik & Company

A dish best served distinct – trade mark conflicts over similar restaurant names

Trade mark is a valuable business asset that gives the owner the exclusive right to use the trade mark.

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Bartier Perry

ALDI In Two Courts: UK And Australia – Cider And Sweets

In this article, we discuss two IP judgments involving the discount supermarket chain, Aldi. Both deal with the issue of supermarket look-alikes. The first one is a continuation of a well-known UK case...

Worldwide Litigation

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ENS

Be Wary: Sophisticated Scam Emails Impersonating IP Attorneys

Business owners should be aware of a new email scam circulating impersonating an intellectual property (IP) representative, containing false information, and offering trademark assistance.

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K&L Gates LLP

浅谈澳大利亚商标不使用撤销程序

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CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office

Intellectual property enforcement trends positive for foreign entities

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Spruson & Ferguson

Intellectual property in commercial contract templates

HR

Holding Redlich

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Increases to trademark tees and changes starting 18 January 2025

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Pointon Partners

The Coffee May Be Distinctive…but What About The Container?

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ENS

Tips for Registering a Wine Brand as a Trade Mark in Australia

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Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Registering a Trade Mark in China

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LegalVision

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

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Trade mark lessons from Hemmes Trading v Establishment 203: Registration, reputation and reasonable diligence

HR

Holding Redlich

Trademarks Comparative Guide

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Rigby Cooke Lawyers

New trade mark? Do your due diligence – Hemmes v Establishment 203

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Piper Alderman

Parallel importing, trade marks and Australian Consumer Law: how the cookie crumbled

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Being assertive comes at a price – IP Australia fee hike

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McCabes

Fee Changes For Trade Marks And Designs In Australia – Effective 1 October 2024

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Trade mark infringement: is reputation relevant to assessing deceptive similarity?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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Insights into the world of Intangible Assets, with Joel Hanrahan, Managing Director, EverEdge Global.

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Cathro & Partners

Breaking Brexit down: Trade Marks (VIDEO)

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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