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Friday, 15 February 2013

Innovation council on the cards as Australia's Chief Scientist urges big thinking

Australia has to ramp up its small-scale approach to innovation if it is to build a smart economy for the 21st century, says Chief Scientist Ian Chubb. by Yolanda Redrup
 

Monday, 11 February 2013

Hardware fight gets nasty, Bunnings registers Masters business name in New Zealand

Bunnings and Masters have gone at it hammer and tongs for control of the Australian hardware market and now the fight has been taken across the Tasman. by Patrick Stafford
 

Thursday, 18 October 2012

Australian mobile ticketing company that went international collapses

Administrators Armstrong Wiley are seeking a buyer for a collapsed software firm. by Patrick Stafford
 

Monday, 01 October 2012

Louis Vuitton heads to Federal Court to take on alleged counterfeiters

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton hopes to make an example of a small company it says has been selling fake versions of its sunglasses. by Cara Waters
 

Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Drop in development grants highlights linkage issues between universities and industry

Linkage grants for collaborative research projects between industry and universities are down by $22 million on last year's figure. by Michelle Hammond
 

Friday, 20 July 2012

Denim label G-Star defends brand in court as legal battles over parallel imports heat up

G-Star was back in the Federal Court this week fighting a trademark and copyright infringement claim against Toast Sales. by Cara Waters
 

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Cereal wars: Small bakery triumphs against granola giant in court

Granola is back on the menu at cafes around Australia after a small Victorian bakery emerged victorious from a legal dispute as to whether a trademark on the word “granola” had been infringed. by Cara Waters
 

Monday, 23 April 2012

Copyright holders to lobby for legislative change after High Court rules in iiNet’s favour

The entertainment industry will be pursuing legislative reform following the High Court’s decision last week to declare iiNet not responsible for the copyright infringements of its users. by Patrick Stafford
 

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Sports retailer Paul’s Warehouse found to have infringed Greg Norman’s trademark

The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by sporting goods retailer Paul’s Warehouse and found the company’s importation of Greg Norman branded goods was a trademark infringement in a case hailed as “good news” for Australian trademark owners and licensed distributors. by Cara Waters
 
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