Waving the white flag
28 February 2014
Last week, the ACCC announced it had commenced enquiries on a proposed undertaking offered by AGL in relation to its proposed acquisition of Macquarie Generation.
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It’s an online world
28 February 2014
The impact of the online shopping on retail is nothing new but the impact that it may have on our definition of market in a competition context is where things gets interesting for us competition boffins.
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Where the rubber meets the road
27 February 2014
Goodyear is seeking to end its global alliance with Japan-based Sumitomo alliance on the grounds that Sumitomo has engaged in anticompetitive conduct
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Small business, major gripes
26 February 2014
The ACCC launched its latest edition of the Small Business in Focus half yearly report, summarising its activities for small businesses and franchises.
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Pucker up for some trade mark action –“Kiss”-ing just got a whole lot more legal
25 February 2014
IP Whiteboard comments on a trade mark dispute between Melbourne's "Kiss FM" radio station and Kyle & Jackie O's new "Kiis FM" station.
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Comparatively speaking…
25 February 2014
Court finds Optus misled consumers with comparative network coverage representations, with important lessons for advertisers
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Court finds Optus misled consumers on network coverage
24 February 2014
The meaning of an Optus advertisement was recently considered by the Supreme Court of Victoria in Telstra Corporation Ltd v Singtel Optus Pty Ltd VSC 35.
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Niagara falls in prices?
20 February 2014
Canada proposes reforms to tackle cross-border price discrimination
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Not Your Daughter’s Jeans – Chances of registering a position mark slimmer in New Zealand as compared to Australia. But should they be?
19 February 2014
First there were corsets, then shaping underwear (Spanx, anyone?) and now slimming jeans. Often these garments are hidden from view, but the consumer knows exactly what they are looking for leading up to and beyond the point of sale.
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Up in the air
18 February 2014
The Competition Commission of Singapore consults on new airline friendships, looking at Scott/Tiger and Singapore/Air NZ
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