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Monster Energy loses challenges to trade mark registrations
Collision & Co 2018-09-06 6:08 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Sydney

Energy drink giant Monster Energy Company has  come up short in two oppositions to trade mark registrations which it claimed would infringe its marks.

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Codeine patents involve natural parts that can’t be patented, court told
Arnold Bloch Leibler 2018-09-06 3:12 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

TPI Enterprises has gone on the offensive in a patent lawsuit initiated by rival poppy processor Tasmanian Alkaloids, saying the patents at the centre of the suit describe natural parts that can’t be patented.

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Reckitt wins round in challenge to S.C. Johnson toilet bowl cleaner patent
Consumer Goods 2018-09-05 11:26 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser has successfully opposed a proposed patent for a toilet bowl cleaner filed by rival S.C. Johnson, but a delegate for IP Australia has allowed the company to amend its patent application.

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Adani faces $2.7M fine over spill at Abbot Point coal terminal
Energy & Natural Resources 2018-09-05 11:22 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

An Adani Group subsidiary is facing a fine of up to $2.7 million in an enforcement action by Queensland’s environment regulator over an unauthorised discharge of sediment water from its Abbot Point Coal terminal.

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Disgraced gynaecologist Emil Gayed faces potential class action
Article 2018-09-05 10:37 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Plaintiffs law firm Slater & Gordon is considering a class action against gynaecologist Dr. Emil Gayed, who was found guilty of professional misconduct after patients complained of undergoing unnecessary surgery and not giving informed consent to procedures.

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Cryosite hits back at ACCC ‘gun jumping’ claims
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-09-05 10:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Biologics company Cryosite has denied claims by the ACCC that it engaged in cartel conduct by referring customers to Cell Care before their asset sale agreement was completed, saying the two were not competitors.

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Sirtex buyout sparks insolvency fears by class action
Class Actions 2018-09-05 9:31 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

Concerns that the proposed acquisition of Sirtex Medical by a Chinese private equity firm would leave the company with insufficient funds to cover a settlement or judgement in a class action were eased Wednesday, after a barrister said the takeover would leave the company with just under $1 billion in assets.

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Inhibox maker used Allergan’s Botox trade mark for comparison’s sake, court hears
Griffith Hack 2018-09-05 8:30 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

The company that manufactures Botox alternatives has denied infringing on Allergan’s Botox trade mark, telling a court Wednesday its use of the word was for comparative purposes only.

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Adcock Private Equity wins $1M judgment against ex-Aussie Home Loans boss
Financial Services 2018-09-05 7:41 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Private equity firm Adcock has won almost $1 million in a judgment against the former boss of Aussie Home Loans, Stephen Porges, who was found to have misled the firm over the profitability of shares in a digital commerce startup he wanted to offload.

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Commonwealth turns to Big Six firm for toxic foam class action defence
Article 2018-09-04 11:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Facing the possibility of more class actions related its use of allegedly toxic firefighting foam at military bases throughout Australia, the Commonwealth has turned to one of the country’s largest firms for its defence in the two most recently filed cases.

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