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ARTICLE · 22 MAY 2023

Reckitt Benckiser Throws Cold Water On Procter & Gamble's New "30 Minute Miracle" Dishwashing Tablet

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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The ‘dishwashing wars' continue; this product category has been the subject of a number of disputes between competitors in recent times (see previous blog posts here and here).

AustraliaConsumer Protection
Sue Gilchrist
Sue Gilchrist
Anna Vandervliet
Anna Vandervliet
Calida Tang
Calida Tang

The case is a timely reminder of the power of urgent interim injunctions

The dishwashing wars continue. This product category has been the subject of a number of disputes between competitors in recent times (see previous blog posts here and here). In the latest instalment, RB (Hygiene Home) Australia Pty Ltd, part of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies and the manufacturer of FINISH dishwashing products (RB), has come out on top. Reckitt Benckiser secured an urgent interim injunction (also referred to as a preliminary injunction) against Procter & Gamble's (P&G's) FAIRY "30 Minute Miracle" dishwashing tablet product (Miracle).

The recent Federal Court decision highlights the importance of ensuring claims to superior performance are accurate and the potential risks associated with relying on disclaimers. The case serves as a timely reminder that an urgent interim injunction can be a powerful remedy against a competitor. The practical consequence of the

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