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Government loses case claiming $325M over generic Plavix delay
A court has dismissed a claim by the Australian Government for $325 million against pharmaceutical companies Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb allegedly owed for excess subsidies it paid for blood-thinner Plavix as a result of an interlocutory injunction blocking a generic version of the blockbuster drug.
‘This case makes no sense’: Judge says ‘Love Is In The Air’ infringed, but no damages owed
A judge has found that an Oregon electronic music duo "flagrantly" copied the 1977 disco hit 'Love is in the Air' but has rejected most claims for damages because the copyright holder of the song sued for each streaming and download of the song, rather than for the creation of the infringing work.
Vagisil maker files appeal to halt European rival’s trade mark
The maker of Vagisil feminine hygiene products has appealed a ruling that denied its bid to stop a European competitor from registering Vagisan as a trade mark in Australia.
Judge tosses Vagisil maker’s challenge to European rival’s trade mark
The international company behind the Vagisil feminine hygiene brand has lost its bid to stop a European competitor from registering Vagisan as a trade mark in Australia.
Merck Sharp & Dohme loses key battle in trade mark case ahead of trial
A court has barred US drug company Merck Sharp & Dohme from denying that an agreement made with German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA was governed by German law, settling a key question before a trade mark case between the two drug giants goes to trial.
Atomic coffee machine distributor roasted in appeal of trade mark decision
The Australian distributor of Atomic coffee machines has lost a Federal Court appeal of an IP Australia decision allowing the registration of the Atomic trade mark by a South Perth cafe, with a judge slamming her evidence on the stand as untruthful.