Counterfeit tea business boils over into significant additional damages for infringement
Trade marks – counterfeit goods – respondents manifestly unbelievable – compensatory damages – additional damages
Author: Tom Cordiner QC
“Champagne” expert told to put a cork in it
Geographical indications – “Champagne Jayne” – promotion on Internet and social media – misleading and deceptive conduct
Close to trade mark infringement, but no cigar
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Eersel BV v Trojan Trading Company Pty Ltd [2015] FCA 1086 (9 October 2015) Trade marks – parallel importation – unpacking and repackaging due to tobacco labelling laws – whether...
MALTESERS’ strong reputation leaves a sour taste in Mars mouth
Trade marks – objection to registration – deceptive similarity – likelihood of deception or confusion – MALTESERS vs MALTITOS