The Full Court of the Federal Court has overturned the decision of Jessup J in Sherman v Commissioner of Patents [2008] FCA 1026. The Full Court was not persuaded that s160(a) of the Patents Act, which provides that on hearing an appeal against a decision of the Commissioner, the Federal Court may admit further evidence [...]
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Several film companies and licensees today initiated proceedings in the Federal Court against iiNet, a major Australian Internet service provider, over its alleged failure to prevent its customers downloading unauthorised copies of films and programs.
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On 5 July 2006 Review 2 Pty Ltd was registered as the owner of Design Registration No. 307708 in relation to ladies garments (“the Review Design”). This case considered whether Redberry Enterprise Pty Ltd (“Redberry”) infringed the Review Design and considered Redberry’s cross-claim that the Review Design was invalid. Kenny J found that the Review [...]
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