The Benefits of Registering a Trade Mark

…Australian Consumer Law or an action for passing off under common law. REA, the owner of the well known property portals realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au, issued proceedings against Real Estate 1…

REA Group Ltd v Real Estate 1 Ltd

Using the internet has become a fundamental part of many consumers’ search for property. The property search portals realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au run by REA Group Limited, list residential and commercial…

IP round-up: a lighter look at the world of IP

…modes of communication are presented in comic strip form. The comic strips are created with a simplified user interface and are formatted to be well-suited for display on a selected…

JABBED: Love, Fear and Vaccines – Free event

…your interest, please visit the ICT for Life Sciences Forum website to register for this free event. [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/65617744 w=500&h=281] JABBED – LOVE, FEAR AND VACCINES teaser from Genepool Productions…

Counterfeit brands website shut down

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has shut down the ‘Designer Brand Outlet’ website. The ACCC alleged that false, misleading and deceptive representations were made on the website and that…

“Free Range” Egg Certification Trademark Withdrawn

Late last year, Fairfax reported that Australian Egg Corporation Limited had their “free range” egg certification trademark rejected by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (“the ACCC”). The ACCC’s initial…

A meaty matter of reputation in trade marks

…mark does have a significant reputation behind it, actions for passing off and breach of the Australian Consumer Law may form an important part of any infringement claim. This was…