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Aristocrat goes ‘too far’: Konami tells court pokie patent damages should be proportional
Aristocrat Technology has gone "too far" in seeking full profits from the sale of Konami Australia's infringing pokie machines, with Konami arguing the court should calculate damages in relation to what proportion of its machines were created using components that infringe the gaming giant's patent.
Aristocrat wins Konami’s tax returns ahead of IP damages hearing
Gaming giant Aristocrat Technologies Australia can look over the tax returns of rival Konami Australia as the two companies prepare for next week's hearing over how much Konami should pay in damages for patent infringement.
‘Isn’t that what you’re here for?’: ‘Underbelly’ actor accused of sexual harassment on set of TV series
An Australian actor best known for his role on true crime drama series Underbelly is being sued for sexual harassment after he allegedly grabbed an extra on the set of Bikie Wars and forced his tongue into her mouth without consent.
Sportsbet wants BetEasy trade marks removed for non-use
Bookmaker Sportsbet has expanded its case over rival BetEasy's attempts to operate under the 'Sportingbet' trade mark, arguing its marks should be revoked for non-use.
Ex-Tennis Australia directors lose bid for ASIC chats with witnesses
Two former directors of Tennis Australia can't access chats between ASIC and other executives from the tennis body, with a judge finding the documents recording the communications with the potential witnesses were created in anticipation of litigation and were therefore privileged.
Aristocrat goes head to head with IP Australia over patentability of slot machine
Gaming giant Aristocrat Technologies told a court that if its Lightning Link slot machine was a physical game there would be no doubt about its patentability, as trial kicked off Monday in another case that is pushing back on IP Australia's stance on the patentability of computer-implemented inventions.
Israel Folau claims termination of rugby contract was restraint of trade
Former Wallabies player Israel Folau has argued that the termination of his $5.7 million contract by a Rugby Australia Tribunal over social media posts in which he made a homphobic slur was an unreasonable restraint of trade.
Jack de Belin drops appeal of NRL no-fault stand down rule
Rugby league player Jack de Belin has dropped his appeal of a ruling dismissing his challenge to the National Rugby's League "no fault" stand-down rule.
Gaming regulator launches inquiry into James Packer’s Crown shares sale
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority will hold a public inquiry with the powers of a royal commission to examine James Packer's proposed sale of Crown Resorts shares to gaming mogul Lawrence Ho's Melco Resorts & Entertainment.
Viagogo ordered to hand over slew of financial docs ahead of penalty hearing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has won its bid for a year's worth of financial statements from Viagogo, after successfully arguing the online ticket reseller's financial position was needed to determine an appropriate penalty for its violations of the Australian Consumer Law.