HCA: Hollywood v iiNet
Roadshow Films Pty Ltd v iiNet Ltd HCA 16 I refer you to the judgment summary. Brisbane Barrister –…...
Category: IP
Legal risks of mobile computing
In a trend known as BYO Computing, employees are increasingly wanting to use their own mobile computer technology for work…...
Coffee appeal grounds upheld
In brief: The Full Court of the Federal Court has overturned an earlier decision that servingware maker Bodum’s reputation in…...
Tablet patents war
A high-stakes patents war between the world’s leading smartphone and tablet companies is currently taking place. Partner Chris Bird speaks…...
Seafood v Bass – a commonsense approach
In brief: The Full Federal Court has unanimously overturned a controversial decision concerning patent infringement, holding that commonsense should prevail…...
Wild wild Web – securing prime Internet real estate and protecting pre-existing trade marks
Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: Early next year, the domain name frontier will open up and eligible entities will be…...
“Super injunctions” in a social media world
Recent events in the United Kingdom have seen super-injunctions being undermined by social media. Partner Miriam Stiel talks to Boardroom…...
Warning! Your brand may be associated with adult content!
In brief: .xxx domain names will be available for registration in early September. While .xxx domain names are intended for…...
IceTV’s legacy lives on in ‘dynamic’ copyright case
Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: Although recently tested in the High Court, the issue of whether copyright exists in a…...
Major IP reforms under consideration
Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: IP Australia is currently considering draft legislation that proposes some major changes to, and developments…...