Tag: Australian IP Law

Australian Trade Mark Case Update: Lessons from Puma and Finish on Trade Mark Registrability and Opposition

David Cinque, Special Counsel – Kalus Kenny Intelex, Melbourne, Australia Jessica Bell, Associate – Kalus Kenny Intelex, Melbourne, Australia When it comes to trade mark protection and registrability, being a reputable market-leading brand is not enough to guarantee either the registration of a mark, or a successful opposition to the registration of a competing mark. … Continue Reading

Global Giants vs. Local Legends: The Fanatics v FanFirm IP Battle Unpacked

Fanatics, LLC v FanFirm Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 87 Jessica Bell, Associate – Kalus Kenny Intelex, Melbourne, Australia. The Full Federal Court of Australia has passed judgment on a clash between local sports merchandiser, FanFirm Pty Limited, and a global opponent, Fanatics, LLC in a case about when the line between trade mark co-existence and … Continue Reading

Uber’s Opposition Fails the Grade in Tutors Trade Mark Dispute

Jessica Bell – Lawyer, Kalus Kenny Intelex, Melbourne Australia David Cinque – Special Counsel, Kalus Kenny Intelex The Australian Trade Marks Office has permitted the registration of the trade mark UBER TUTORS after finding that transport and delivery giant, Uber Technologies Inc (Uber Tech) failed to oppose the mark’s registration under the Trade Marks Act … Continue Reading

Beauty is in the eye…lash extension: Beauty salon’s actions to remove two trade marks dismissed by the Australian Trade Marks Office

Jessica Bell, Kalus Kenny Intelex, Melbourne Australia A recent trade mark stoush in the eyelash extension market highlights the importance of registering trade marks in all states of Australia, and ensuring that trade marks that intend to be used are registered as soon as possible. The Australian Trade Marks Office (ATMO) recently dismissed two related … Continue Reading

Management of IP in Commercial Contracts in Australia

All businesses have valuable intellectual property, not just “tech” focused businesses such as software developers or pharmaceutical companies.  However advisers may need to translate for their clients what they mean in practical terms when they use the words “intellectual property”, in order for clients to appreciate its value and take steps to protect it.  For … Continue Reading
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