The recent Australian Federal Court decision of McD Asia Pacific LLC v Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1412 confirms on one aspect that, for the purposes of registered trade mark infringement in Australia, the reputation of each trade mark is not to be considered when determining whether the trade marks are deceptively similar. The […]
Trade Marks Update
Whilst there were many aspects to this litigation, in the recent Federal Court of Australia decision of Cantarella Bros Pty Ltd v Lavazza Australia Pty Ltd[1], it was held that Lavazza Australia Pty Ltd (Lavazza) was successful in establishing that Cantarella Bros Pty Ltd (Cantarella) was not the owner in Australia of “ORO” registered trade […]
2019 IP Update – New Zealand
As reported in our February update, changes to intellectual property laws in New Zealand will significantly benefit international and local brand owners. Key updates of the changes are outlined below. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require assistance regarding your intellectual property portfolio in New Zealand in light of these changes. Patent […]
2019 IP Update New Zealand
In 2019, changes to intellectual property laws in New Zealand will significantly benefit international and local Intellectual Property owners. Many of the changes will support New Zealand’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. (“CPTPP”). Key aspects of the changes are outlined below. Please contact us should you require assistance regarding your intellectual property portfolio in New […]
2019 IP Update Australian Trade Marks
In 2019, there will be changes to the Australian Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) (Act) that will significantly impact on international and local brand owners. Key aspects of the changes are outlined below. Please contact us should you require any assistance regarding your Australian trade mark portfolio in light of these changes. (New) Section 122A – Exhaustion of a registered trade […]