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eBay victorious in French battle over counterfeit L’Oreal products

18 May 2009

Cosmetics giant L’Oreal launched a trade mark infringement action in France against the online auction house in September 2007, alleging that eBay was not doing enough to combat transactions involving fake L’Oreal perfumes.

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The winner doesn’t always take it all – apportioning costs in patent cases

6 May 2009

By Cindy Varalla

Everyone is aware of the ordinary rule: costs follow the event.

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Piracy? Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Twice!

28 April 2009

By Jacob Grainer

Irish internet provider Eircom has agreed to implement a “three strikes” notice and disconnect regime in settling a case brought against it in the High Court in Ireland by the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA).

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Who’s spam is it anyway? “Friend email friend” messages

28 April 2009

By Jacob Grainer

ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) recently fined Optus $110,000 for alleged breaches of the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), in sending electronic messages without accurate sender information.

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UK launches informal consultation on the future of copyright

3 February 2009

By Elizabeth Campetti

On 16 December 2008 the UK Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills launched an informal consultation on the future direction of copyright.

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Coles supermarket ticks off the Heart Foundation

20 January 2009

By Helen Conrad

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Clothing cases reveal the limits to design protection

17 December 2008

By Olivia Draudins

Three recent cases instituted by Review (an Australian clothing designer and retailer) against alleged infringers of its registered dress designs have shown how difficult it can be to deter would-be infringers.

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“Share the Summer” – Coke’s challenge to traditional wisdom

12 December 2008

By Natalie Hickey

Have you seen Coca-Cola’s “Share the Summer” campaign?

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“Monster” – New direction on advertising evidence from the Federal Court?

10 December 2008

By Natalie Hickey

Over recent years, some members of the Federal Court have been sceptical about advertising evidence.

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Adequacy of reasons

10 December 2008

By Natalie Hickey

The duty of a trial judge to give adequate reasons was at the heart of a recent appeal before the Full Federal Court brought by Carlisle Homes Pty Ltd.

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