Once Kellogg’s pops it can’t stop! 30 May 2012 By Peta Stevenson Kellogg’s completes $2.7bn deal to buy Pringles after EC clearance. Read on
Legal professional privilege in ACCC v Prysmian 30 May 2012 By Smriti Arora This recent decision raises interesting considerations about legal professional privilege and the ACCC's immunity policy. Read on
FSANZ puts ‘fat free’ under the microscope 30 May 2012 By Smriti Arora Food Standards Australia New Zealand launches a debate on measures to control nutrition and health claims on food. Read on
China’s Ministry of Commerce conditionally clears Google’s acquisition of Motorola 24 May 2012 By Smriti Arora China’s MOFCOM approves Google's acquisition of Motorola, the last hurdle to the US$12.5 billion deal Read on
Get ready, the new National Business Names Register is coming. And this time, we’re serious. 22 May 2012 By Samantha McHugh Read on
Super satisfactory settlement over sneaky Super Bowl yoghurt song 22 May 2012 By Samantha McHugh We previously posted on a dispute between Australian band John Butler Trio (‘JBT’) and US food giant Dannon. Read on
Village People cop’s copyright win 21 May 2012 By Hanna Gyton As we posted on IP Whiteboard last year the original Policeman from the Village People, Victor Willis, was taking a stand in a Californian District Court to reclaim his copyright ownership in a number of the band’s songs. Read on
Ongoing investigation of global auto parts cartel will prove to be the largest in history 17 May 2012 By Smriti Arora The auto parts cartel is shaping up to be the largest in history. Read on
MyCC consults on dominance guidelines 17 May 2012 By Smriti Arora MyCC invites public consultation on its draft Guidelines on abuse of dominance Read on
New momentum to ban gene patents 16 May 2012 By Emma Bathurst The debate on the patenting of genes has resurfaced with plans to introduce a new private members’ bill banning the patenting of genetic materials. Read on