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IP Australia rejects SNF challenge to BASF mining patent
The Australian Patent Office has shot down a challenge by SNF to a BASF application for a mining patent.
Telstra, Vodafone settle Voxson infringement suit over GPS patent
Telstra and Vodafone have reached a mid-trial deal to end an infringement case alleging use of GPS technology by the telcos to track customer phones violates a 1994 patent.
Melbourne breweries battle over “ale” trade marks
Melbourne-based Collins St Brewing has sued rival artisanal brewer La Sirene for allegedly violating its "urban ale" trade mark.
Cargill cow gene patent invalid, Federal Court says
A federal court judge has found that a bovine gene patent held by Cargill Inc. is invalid, but said the American agriculture giant could beef up the patent claims in response to his ruling.
ACCC allows AusPost franchisees to collectively bargain
The Australian competition regulator has signed off on a bid by a post office industry group that represents Australia Post franchisees to collectively negotiate with Australia Post.
Seafolly suit says Seko deal no day at the beach
Aussie swimwear company Seafolly Pty Ltd has sued two units of global logistics giant Seko Group, saying they breached Australian consumer law by misrepresenting their capabilities in a shipping contract they entered into.