Delays and debacles: Securing urgent interlocutory orders for misuse of confidential information in recent court decisions
Tara Koh, Associate and Leanne Oitmaa, Principal discuss the misuse of confidential information and the difficulties that are likely to be encountered when seeking urgent relief.
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Griffith Hack team recognised in Who’s Who Legal’s IP 2024 report
Griffith Hack’s Derek Baigent, Simon Gapes, Nicola Scheepers, and Amanda Stark have been recognised in the Who’s Who Legal’s (WWL’s) IP 2024 report.
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Twenty one Griffith Hack principals recognised as WIPR Leaders for 2024
Twenty one Griffith Hack principals have been individually recognised in this years’ World Intellectual Property Review Leaders Guide.
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Reasons to file patents in Australia
What makes Australia such an advantageous location for filing patents?
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Griffith Hack team recognised in IP Stars 2024
Griffith Hack’s Amanda Stark, Nicola Scheepers and Karen Sinclair have been recognised in the IP STARS rankings for 2024.
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Federal Budget 2024: Key insights and takeaways
We discuss the key measures in Australia’s 2024-25 federal budget that could help drive innovation, research, commercialisation and business growth.
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IP Australia embraces Madrid Goods & Services list for trade marks
In this article, Nicola Scheepers, Principal and Trade Mark Lawyer discusses the recent move by IP Australia in adopting the Madrid Goods and Services list and what it means for applicants.
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Griffith Hack attending INTA 2024 in Atlanta
Griffith Hack will be attending INTA 2024 in Atlanta from 18-22 May.
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Fashion law in Australia: Navigating the intersection of creativity and regulation
The Griffith Hack team comprising Derek Baigent, Shannon Fati, Jenny Wyndham-Wheeler and Ellen Baker authored the Australian chapter of The Global Legal Post’s second edition Law Over Borders Fashion Law Guide. Here’s a short summary of their chapter.
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Converging tastes: when alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage similarities merge
In this article, Simon Gapes discusses a recent IP Australia Hearing Office decision confirming the similarity of alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages for trade mark comparison purposes.
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Griffith Hack Law and Trade Marks team continue to shine in WTR 1000 for 2024
Our firm continues its top Gold ranking for trade mark prosecution and strategy and Bronze for enforcement and litigation in the WTR 1000 for 2024.
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Grill’d vs KFC: Healthy fried chicken trade mark success
Leanne Oitmaa from our Law & Trade Marks team reviews the decision in KFC THC V Ltd v Grill’d IP Pty Ltd [2023] ATMO 192.
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Cantarella Bros v Lavazza Australia: Trade mark battle brews in Federal Court
Our Law & Trade Mark team review the recent Federal Court decision in Cantarella Bros v Lavazza Australia.
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Geographical indications of origin: Commercial consequences of location
Emma Mitchell and Sara Pearson explain what GIs are, how they’re treated in Australia, and the broader commercial and political implications.
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Kellie Stonier named to Australasian Lawyer’s Elite Women 2023 list
Kellie Stonier, practice group leader of Griffith Hack’s Law & Trade Marks team, has been named to Australasian Lawyer’s Elite Women list for 2023.
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Navigating trade marks in a virtual world: IP Australia issues new guidance
IP Australia’s new guidance on classifying trade marks for a range of emerging technologies provides an important call-to-action for brand & product owners. Shannon Fati breaks down the changes.
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Seeking invalidity of a patent through revocation: can it be done following opposition & appeal?
In a recent dispute, the Federal Court looked at whether a party can seek invalidity of a patent through revocation if it has already done so on opposition and appeal.
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Collaboration, connectivity & magic: Insights from the 2023 IPO Annual Meeting
Aaron LePoidevin and Georgina Higinbotham provide their insights and key takeaways from the 2023 IPO Annual Meeting in Boston.
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Applicants beware: Amendments to trade mark specifications during litigation are not guaranteed
A recent trade mark dispute between Energy Beverages LLC and Kangaroo Mother Australia Pty Ltd provides useful guidance to applicants seeking to amend a trade mark application during the course of litigation.
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Griffith Hack attending conferences across the globe this September & October
Griffith Hack will be represented at several global intellectual property and industry conferences this September and October.
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The final chapter: Manuka Honey and the interplay between New Zealand trade mark law and culture
The long-running trade mark dispute over Manuka Honey provided comprehensive overview of the interplay of certification marks and indigenous considerations in New Zealand.
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Generative AI and its impact on the IP system
Griffith Hack managing director Aaron LePoidevin takes a look into the challenges, opportunities and potential overall impact of generative AI technology on the IP system.
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Katy Perry v Katie Perry: A tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name
Singer Katy Perry has lost her protracted trade mark dispute with an Australian fashion designer.
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Griffith Hack team recognised in IP Stars 2023
Griffith Hack principals Amanda Stark, Nicola Scheepers, Janelle Borham and Karen Sinclair have been recognised in the IP STARS rankings for 2023.
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Griffith Hack attending INTA 2023 in Singapore
Griffith Hack will be attending INTA 2023 in Singapore from 16-20 May.
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Rachael Lopez named finalist in Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30
Griffith Hack’s Rachael Lopez has been named a finalist in the 2023 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 awards.
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American Wendy’s vs Australian Wendy’s: Can there be two ‘Wendy’s’?
Ellen Baker looks at US fast food chain Wendy’s plans to establish itself in the Australian market.
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Griffith Hack named top tier firm for Trade Marks by IP Stars
Griffith Hack is proud to have been recognised as a Tier One firm for Trade Marks in the 2023 edition of IP Stars.
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New Zealand honey producers back down in Mānuka trade mark dispute
Shannon Fati looks at the long-running battle between New Zealand and Australian honey producers over the use of the term Mānuka.
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Griffith Hack Law and Trade Marks team shine again in WTR 1000 for 2023
Griffith Hack has been ranked in the Silver category for Trade Mark Prosecution and in Bronze for Enforcement and Litigation in the WTR 1000 rankings.
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Overseas Trade Mark Update – December 2022
Nicola Scheepers and Jacqueline Simpkin address new developments for attorneys registering trade marks in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Griffith Hack attending INTA 2022 in Washington D.C.
Griffith Hack will be attending INTA 2022 in Washington D.C from 30 April – 4 May.
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Federal Budget 2022: What’s in it to accelerate Australia’s innovation agenda?
We discuss the key measures in Australia’s 2022-23 federal budget that could help drive innovation, research commercialisation and business growth.
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.au domain name extension launches: what you need to know
From 24 March 2022 it will be possible to register domain names with .au as the extension.
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Griffith Hack recognised in WTR 1000 rankings for 2022
Griffith Hack has been ranked in the Silver category for Trade Mark Prosecution and in Bronze for Enforcement and Litigation in the WTR 1000 rankings.
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Griffith Hack maintains top tier status in IP STARS 2021 rankings
Griffith Hack has maintained its status as an industry leader in patent prosecution, receiving tier one status in the IP Stars 2021 rankings. Principals Janelle Borham and Amanda Stark were both recognised individually as Patent Stars.
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Australia’s Federal Budget 2021: Key takeaways and opportunities
Investment in tech, research and innovation highlights value of IP protection
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Australian domain name rule change for trade mark owners
New rules governing the eligibility of registering .au domain names come into effect soon, affecting domain name holders who rely on an Australian trade mark to hold a .au domain name.
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Wine export label directory a win for Australian wine brand owners
A new wine export label directory to help Australian wine producers protect their intellectual property rights is expected to commence in April 2021.
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Iron Chef cooks-up trade mark opposition
Griffith Hack trade mark specialists are serving up their thoughts on recent food and beverage trade mark disputes.
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Certification Trade Marks: the buzz and battle over ‘Mānuka’ honey
Given the increasing popularity, demand and associated price tag of Mānuka honey, it is unsurprising that New Zealand’s Mānuka honey industry is fiercely protective of the commodity.
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Special tweetment: Who owns the IP for social media content?
Social media content creators rarely consider the rights they maintain over uploaded content – we take a look at what they need to know.
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Trade mark protection shake up for Myanmar
A new legal framework in Myanmar has been announced for trade mark registration and protection, impacting upon both foreign and domestic trade mark owners.
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Simple steps to better IP portfolio management
Continuous portfolio management is a crucial plank of best practice intellectual asset management.
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Sponsorship deals: Risks and rewards
When things go well, sponsorships and endorsements can be mutually beneficial, and the names go hand-in-hand. But it’s not all smooth sailing, as associating your brand with a celebrity, organisation or event can be a risky affair.
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