Monthly Archives: March 2008

Colorado Group Limited v Strandbags Group Pty Ltd [2007] FCAFC 184 involved the concurrent use of the trade mark “Colorado” by different retailers, Colorado Group and its predecessor in title (together “CG”) and Strandbags and its predecessor in title (together “Strandbags”). CG obtained trade mark registration for “Colorado” from 2001 for goods including bags, wallets, [...]

In the recent decision of Austin, Nichols Inc v Stichting Lodestar [2007] NZSC 41, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has clarified the weight that should be given to the decision of the Commissioner of Trade Marks by the High Court on an appeal. Background An application for the trade mark WILD GEESE in respect [...]