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Telstra wins dispute with councils over installation of smart payphones
Telstra has won its battle with Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane over a planned upgrade of its payphone network across Australia, with a judge ruling the teleco did not need planning permits to install the next generation, digital phone booths.
Rokt parries blows from Full Court as it looks to save software patent
A landmark ruling granting fintech Rokt's application for a software patent has come under attack before the Full Federal Court, with the judges expressing skepticism about the invention's patentability.
Liquidator of Ambient Advertising unit sues director after funding go-ahead from court
The liquidator of a subsidiary of collapsed Ambient Advertising has launched legal proceedings against the company's director after getting the all-clear from the Federal Court to enter into an agreement with a litigation funder that will take 45 per cent of the proceeds.
Yellow Pages maker’s ‘Sensis’ trade mark infringed by rival, court finds
The maker of the Yellow Pages and White Pages directories, Sensis, has won its IP case against a direct marketing company, with a judge ruling the rival's Senses Direct mark was deceptively similar to its mark, both visually and aurally.
Geelong sues fundraising firm claiming affiliation with the Cats
The Geelong Football Club has launched Federal Court proceedings against a promotional firm it claims passed itself off as the famous AFL club in order to procure payments from members.
Sanitarium, Rebel lose appeal over $1.4M promotion campaign
Cereal giant Sanitarium and retailer Rebel Sports have lost their appeal against a decision of the NSW Supreme Court staying proceedings against a UK marketing company in a dispute over a $1.4 million joint promotional campaign.
Dad drops sex discrimination suit against M&C Saatchi over flexible hours
A sex discrimination lawsuit against advertising giant M&C Saatchi by a contract employee who claimed he was fired after requesting flexible hours to take care of his children has been resolved.
ACCC greenlights outdoor advertising deals
The competition regulator has cleared JCDecaux Australia's multibillion merger with APN Outdoor Group, while oOh!media's $570 million tie-up with AdShel has also been given the nod.