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Pilatus wins discovery for potential IP suit linked to Air Force contract
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has won discovery to pursue a possible copyright claim stemming from a Royal Australian Air Force flight simulator contract.
Baker McKenzie, others win $3.5M security in Armour takeover case
A shareholder and creditor of failed energy company Armour Group will have to front $3.5 million in security in its case against law firm Baker McKenzie and others ahead of an upcoming trial.
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Yuanda settles claims ex-director diverted Lendlease project to competitor
Chinese builder Yuanda has settled a lawsuit against its former director that alleged he diverted building contracts, including a project with Lendlease, to his current employer SRG Global. 
Russian aluminium giant appeals Rio Tinto war sanctions case to High Court
Russian company UC Rusal wants the High Court to hear its appeal of an "extremely harsh" finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries due to export sanctions.
Maker of Crocs Jibbitz settles patent case over alleged knock-offs
Crocs unit Jibbitz has settled its patent dispute against Australian company Bavvaro, which was accused of selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories. 
K&L Gates recruits patent litigator from Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Global law firm K&L Gates has hired former Corrs Chambers Westgarth IP litigator Rachelle Downie as a partner in its Melbourne office.
High Court asked to weigh in on Katy Perry trade mark stoush
An Australian fashion designer has asked the High Court to overturn a Full Court win for singer Katy Perry in a long-running trade mark dispute, saying the court's findings “wrongly privilege the powerful and famous over ordinary traders”.
Investor class action against Linchpin insurer AIG prevails
An investor class action against failed advisory firm Linchpin Capital and its former directors has won its bid to claim its losses against a $10 million insurance policy from AIG.
Cipla loses bid to cut short Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug patent
Indian drug maker Cipla has lost a challenge to the extension of Novo Nordisk’s patent for Victoza, with a judge rejecting an argument that extensions can be granted only for active ingredients.
King & Wood Mallesons snags employment group from Corrs
A group of leading partners that departed Corrs Chambers Westgarth months ago has turned up at King & Wood Mallesons, in a coup for KWM's employment practice.