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In Cadbury Schweppes Pty Ltd v Darrell Lea Chocolate Shops Pty Ltd, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld Cadbury Schweppes Pty Ltd’s appeal from a decision of the Federal Court of Australia over its dispute with Darrell Lea Chocolate Shops Pty Ltd arising from Darrell Lea’s use of a particular shade of purple in the get-up of its chocolate confectionary business.

This 'AstraZeneca' decision has clarified the tests for novelty and inventive step under the Patents Act 1990 (Cth).

An extension to the grace period could be useful to overcome the applicant's own prior disclosure or prior use.

The Australian Trade Marks Office places high hurdles in front of applicants whose trade marks resemble a Greek cross.

Article considers some of the pros and cons of proceeding toward accelerated patent grant in Australia for cleantech inventions.

IP Australia has arguably complicated the fee structure for applicants.

The Unified Patent Court, a new international court for patent litigation, has jurisdiction over several EU countries.

This decision may cause serious concern for trade mark owners wishing to control the quality and nature of packaging.

Nobel Committees announced the much-anticipated Nobel Prize winners of 2024.

Article discusses the complexities involved in doing a patent search.

This article explains the rights of a patent owner and the risks of threatening a third party with patent infringement.

Having a patent for a new piece of technology is an important first step to protecting against competitors.

The TPP has been in the news again recently in the build-up to next week's United States Presidential elections.

Upon request, large Australian businesses have an obligation to tell a customer exactly what data is held on them.

Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (the Bill) was introduced to the Parliament of Australia.

The expected legislative changes will have implications for businesses operating within Australia.

This case was the end of a long, drawn-out dispute from a local competitor, proven to be opportunistic and unmeritorious.