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Judge sets date for opposing bovine gene patent changes
Intellectual Property 2018-05-23 12:40 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The judge overseeing a case brought by Meat & Livestock Australia over a bovine gene patent has given parties until July 5 to oppose changes to the patent, held by Cargill and Branhaven, after an earlier ruling invalidated the patent. 

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SNF renews challenge to BASF patent
Energy & Natural Resources 2018-05-15 11:24 am By Cat Fredenburgh

SNF has filed an appeal with the Federal Court after the Australian Patent Office shot down its challenge to a mining patent application by rival BASF.

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Acai berry co. sues Aussie duo for Amazon myth-making
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-05-07 4:27 pm By Christine Caulfield

California-based acai berry company Sambazon Inc. is suing its former Australian distributors, alleging they have falsely co-opted Sambazon’s narrative as pioneers venturing into the heart of the Amazon to source their superfood.

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IP Australia rejects SNF challenge to BASF mining patent
Intellectual Property 2018-04-19 1:51 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian Patent Office has shot down a challenge by SNF to a BASF application for a mining patent.

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Telstra, Vodafone settle Voxson infringement suit over GPS patent
Intellectual Property 2018-03-19 1:14 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Telstra and Vodafone have reached a mid-trial deal to end an infringement case alleging use of GPS technology by the telcos to track customer phones violates a 1994 patent.

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Melbourne breweries battle over “ale” trade marks
Intellectual Property 2018-03-07 7:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Melbourne-based Collins St Brewing has sued rival artisanal brewer La Sirene for allegedly violating its “urban ale” trade mark.

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Cargill cow gene patent invalid, Federal Court says
Intellectual Property 2018-02-13 4:37 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A federal court judge has found that a bovine gene patent held by Cargill Inc. is invalid, but said the American agriculture giant could beef up the patent claims in response to his ruling.

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ACCC allows AusPost franchisees to collectively bargain
K&L Gates 2017-11-09 9:56 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian competition regulator has signed off on a bid by a post office industry group that represents Australia Post franchisees to collectively negotiate with Australia Post.

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Seafolly suit says Seko deal no day at the beach
K&L Gates 2017-10-31 2:06 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Aussie swimwear company Seafolly Pty Ltd has sued two units of global logistics giant Seko Group, saying they breached Australian consumer law by misrepresenting their capabilities in a shipping contract they entered into.

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