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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]