reputation
Kylie Minogue takes on Kylie Jenner – what happens when two celebrities have the same name?
4 March 2016
We all love a good post about the Kardashians (see here).
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Poor man’s CRISTAL, CRISTALINO, found to infringe – the distinct relevance of reputation in assessing the likelihood of confusion in the UK and Australia?
2 November 2015
In a recent decision from Mrs Justice Rose, the famous champagne house Roederer has successfully sued J Garcia Carrion SA (JGC) for trade mark infringement.
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Malt trade mark teasers – the lighter way to enjoy chocolate
2 October 2015
The Federal Court of Australia has allowed Delfi Chocolate Manufacturing S.A.’s appeal of the opposition to its MALTITOS trade mark application by Mars Australia Pty Ltd.
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Heartache and Sour Grapes on the Internet: A Lesson in Case Management
12 June 2013
If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say it on social media or you might find yourself liable for defamation based on your Facebook post.
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Oppa Spin-Off Style: Trading off someone else’s goodwill in a viral video
19 December 2012
We’ve noticed ‘Gangnam Style’ spin-offs popping up in Australia. While PSY thinks imitation is flattery, are some recent examples a gallop too far?
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