Stewart J has dismissed Brick Lane’s ACL[1] and passing off complaints against the get-up of Torquay Beverage Co’s Better Beers.

Some facts

On July 21, 2021Brick Lane issued a press release announcing the launch of its new Sidewinders Hazy Pale ale, a no to low alcohol beer. The range had been in development, behind the scenes, since September or November 2020. Sales of the product to the public began around 2 August 2021 including in outlets such as Dan Murphy’s.

The domain name had been registered and and Instagram account created on 9

Burley J has ruled that Uniden’s XTrak mobile radio product would infringe GME’s registered design.

Uniden had begun displaying in Australia images of its Xtrak product on its website and in its online shop, but was not yet selling the product. After an exchange of correspondence in which Uniden refused to disclose its proposed launch date, GME sought an interlocutory injunction to restrain infringement of its registered design. Instead, Burley J listed the matter for the early final hearing:

How good is that?

Helpfully, Burley J’s decision includes images of the prior art as well as the registered design and

Some of the largest false advertising jury verdicts were recorded in 2022. This, coupled with increased inflationary pressures will likely lead to an uptick in false advertising suits given that such pressures will impact consumer spending habits, leading to increased scrutiny of competitor advertising practices—particularly in the social media space.

This post is one in a series of posts seeking to provide a snapshot of the latest Monster Energy, CareDx and AT&T cases, respectively. The second post will detail the differences between literal and non-literal falsehoods, comparative advertising—and how presumptions can favor plaintiffs when literal falsehoods are proven. It

A New York Supreme Court judge struck down a mandate Friday that required all health care workers in the state to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, said Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health had exceeded their authority.

In his ruling, Judge Gerard Neri said the mandate is “null, void, and of no effect” because the state can’t require health care workers to get vaccinations that aren’t required by public health law, which includes mumps, measles and hepatitis.

The state health department said Saturday it is “exploring its options” after the ruling.

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT

It’s all out in the wash: Henkel Australia Pty Ltd (Henkel) has successfully removed two dishwashing tablet trade marks owned by Reckitt Benckiser Finish BV (Reckitt) from the register.

In the recent Federal Court decision RB (Hygiene Home) Australia Pty Ltd v Henkel Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1042, Rofe J simultaneously overturned an interlocutory injunction against Henkel and declared that two trade marks for dishwashing tablets owned by Reckitt should be removed from the register for non-use.

Key takeaways for brand owners

1. Consider packaging designs carefully to determine what aspects are being used as a

A new law that makes it easier for people to sell homemade foods directly to consumers in South Dakota could expand business opportunities for small producers and increase product offerings at homes, farmers markets, fairs and roadside stands.

House Bill 1322 was passed unanimously by the state Legislature in 2022, and was signed into law by Gov. Kristi Noem. It took effect July 1, 2022.

The law aims to eliminate logistical and testing hurdles for people who want to sell certain homemade or home-produced foods, known as cottage foods. Proponents say it opens the way for more people to make

Two well-known grocery shops, Tesco and Lidl, are concerned in an ongoing commerce mark dispute (Lidl Nice Britain Restricted v Tesco Shops Restricted [2022] EWHC 1434 (Ch)). Whereas the trial is about to happen in 2023, the current developments in relation to arguments of dangerous religion are noteworthy, particularly for manufacturers engaged in commerce mark refiling, or ‘evergreening’.

The Dispute
Lidl is a price range grocery store that owns various commerce mark registrations for its emblem, together with a figurative mark bearing ‘LIDL’ within the center, and a plain emblem mark with no textual content (see under).

The

The Brackenridge police chief was killed and one other officer was injured after pictures have been fired in downtown Brackenridge on Monday.

PHOTOS: Heavy police presence after police officer killed, one other injured in Brackenridge

The incident prompted a heavy police presence as investigators looked for the suspect.

Our sources affirm that the suspect was shot and killed by police after a chase within the metropolis of Pittsburgh.

Capturing incidents

Police stated they first encountered Swan throughout a site visitors cease, which he allegedly fled.

Monday morning, Harrison Township police engaged in a car pursuit with Swan, and he fled