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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +

Karen Walker Has a Runaway Win Before the Trade Marks Office

K&L Gates LLP on 8/28/2025

In a recent decision of the Australian Trade Marks Office, Karen Walker Limited successfully opposed the registration of the mark ‘Runaway the Label‘ for clothing, footwear and headgear (class 25) and online retail services...more

Global Giants vs. Local Legends: The Fanatics v FanFirm IP Battle Unpacked

International Lawyers Network on 8/20/2025

Fanatics, LLC v FanFirm Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 87 - The Full Federal Court of Australia has passed judgment on a clash between local sports merchandiser, FanFirm Pty Limited, and a global opponent, Fanatics, LLC in a case about...more

SENSIS v SENSES – Federal Court Makes Findings of Deceptive Similarity

K&L Gates LLP on 6/20/2019

The Federal Court of Australia has found that the use of “SENSES DIRECT” was deceptively similar to an applicant’s earlier registered “SENSIS” trade marks. ...more

Fashion Law Newsletter - December 2018

K&L Gates LLP on 12/10/2018

"People will stare. Make it worth their while." - Harry Winston Welcome to our latest edition of Fashion Law. In this edition we look at the steps the New South Wales and Australian Governments are taking to tackle...more

The Great Bottle Battle – Coke vs Pepsi

K&L Gates LLP on 12/12/2014

On 28 November 2014, the Federal Court of Australia (Court) dismissed claims of trade mark infringement, misleading or deceptive conduct and passing off made by The Coca-Cola Company (Coke) against PepsiCo Inc, PepsiCo...more

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