How did someone think of THAT? 2010’s most interesting trade marks
8 December 2010
This time of year often causes one to reflect on the “year that was”, and here at Mallesons IP Whiteboard we are no exception.
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Louise Fedele
Saving FACE – a step closer to trade mark registration for Facebook
29 November 2010
Facebook has once again (see previous posts here and here) found its way into the IP spotlight, following the issue of a Notice of Allowance by the US Patents and Trademarks Office in respect of Facebook’s trade mark application for “FACE”.
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We may be living in a material world, but can Madonna claim “MATERIAL GIRL”?
18 November 2010
In her classic mid ‘80s hit, Madonna famously claimed that she is a “Material Girl”.
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UPDATE: Costs and damages orders in karaoke infringement case
7 September 2010
In our previous post we attempted to calculate the amount of general versus additional damages karaoke lounge K Square Pty Ltd (K Square) was to pay Top Plus Pty Ltd (Top Plus) for copyright infringement.
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May the force (of trade mark law) be with you
6 September 2010
George Lucas (creator of Star Wars) has recently wielded his legal light sabre at a US company which reportedly infringed “Jedi” trade mark/s.
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Copyright owner on song against karaoke lounge
2 September 2010
You may recall our previous post regarding infringement of copyright in song films by karaoke lounge K Square Pty Ltd (K Square).
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Foo Fighters box on with Australian copyright claim
13 July 2010
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, and Nate Mendel (the Applicants) clearly take copyright in their songs more seriously than they take themselves (for non-fans, they are renowned for playing hilarious characters in Foo Fighters’ film clips).
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Tales of nuns, boats, apples and brand protection
21 May 2010
One of the most important aspects of trade mark ownership is the ability to control the way a brand is used and, accordingly, protect the brand’s reputation.
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USA Trademark Board presses the flush on the HERE’S JOHNNY toilet
27 April 2010
In a decision which provides a whole new meaning to the phrase “going to the ‘john’”, the John W.
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Hollywood film makers win blockbuster anti-piracy case
12 April 2010
On 29 March 2010, Justice Kitchin of the England and Wales High Court gave Hollywood film makers a copyright infringement win they couldn’t have scripted better themselves.
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