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Katy Perry and Katie Perry: Why Fame is not Paramount in Trade Mark Litigation

HC recently concluded TM battle between Australian fashion designer Katie Perry & global pop star Katy Perry, providing important guidance on reputation as well as deception & confusion in TM litigation.

PA

Piper Alderman

A spread stoush in Kraft v Bega: Lessons on the assignment of unregistered trade marks and underlying goodwill

Unregistered trade marks & their associated goodwill are treated as one in the same.

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Pointon Partners

Fame Isn’t Everything: Australian Designer Trumps Popstar After Long-Running KATY/KATIE PERRY Trade Mark Dispute

The High Court of Australia has handed down its highly anticipated decision in Taylor v Killer Queen LLC [2026] HCA 5 in a narrow 3-2 majority, ending a decade-long trade mark battle between American pop star Katy Perry...

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K&L Gates LLP

Fashion designer wins: What the Katy Perry v Katie Perry decision means for Australian trade mark owners

The case concerned whether the Australian designer's registered trade mark "Katie Perry" for clothing should be removed from the Trade Marks Register due to the prior reputation of the singer's stage name "Katy Perry".

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Pointon Partners

Composite Trade Marks: Are they F[y]re-Proof?

PA

Piper Alderman

Strategies and Lessons Learned from Recent Trademark and Counterfeiting Dispute Cases Regarding Temporary Injunctions

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

High Court hands down landmark trade mark decision in Katie Perry V Katy Perry saga

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Spruson & Ferguson

近期商标和假冒纠纷案例中临时禁令的策略和经验教训

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Spruson & Ferguson

High Court Hands Down Landmark Trade Mark Decision In Katie Perry V Katy Perry Saga

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

"Sangaweech" – When A Playful Sandwich Name Becomes A Serious Trade Mark

Australia International

HW

Holman Webb Lawyers

Strategy and lessons from recent interlocutory injunctions in trade mark and passing off disputes

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Trade Mark Protection For Alcoholic, Low Alcohol And Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Some Key Considerations

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Filing requirements for Australian trade marks: A guide for foreign applicants

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Practitioners must keep pace with SE Asia's IP modernisation

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Employment Relations Podcast #46 – Safety In The Workplace: Drug And Alcohol Testing And Policies

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Refinancings And High Energy Costs Set To Drive Australian Restructurings In The Year Ahead (Podcast)

Australia Insolvency

AO

A&O Shearman

Insights into purchasing creditor claims in an Insolvency process with Mitch Taylor

Australia Insolvency

CP

Cathro & Partners

Employment Relations Podcast #45 – Employment Law For The Time Poor… Live!

Australia Employment

PA

Piper Alderman

Podcast: SMSFs With CGW – What Is Happening With Division 296 Tax? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Jacksons Drawing Supplies Pty Ltd V Jackson's Art Supplies Ltd (No 2) [2025] FCA 1127

The case reinforces the need for businesses to monitor online brand use and act promptly, while showing how the Court seeks to protect established reputations through targeted, practical remedies.

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Pointon Partners

Reputation (High Court's Version): Bed Bath 'N' Table v Global Retail Brands Australia

The High Court of Australia has allowed Bed Bath ‘N' Table Pty Ltd's (BBNT) appeal from the decision of the Full Federal Court in its case against Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd (GRBA).

KG

K&L Gates LLP

AI can now impersonate you better than most humans. Who owns that version of you?

AI can now impersonate you better than most humans. Who owns that version of you? Why registered TMs matter in the AI era.

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Can you take your trade mark with you when selling or manufacturing in another country?

If you are considering moving manufacturing to another market, or launching your brand in a new market, always remember to consider your trade mark early on.

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Mistakes to Avoid Losing Your Trade Mark

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LegalVision

Non-traditional trade marks

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

The Importance of Protecting Your Brand Overseas

L

LegalVision

When fitness meets IP: Can you trade mark an exercise move?

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Sunday Red Tiger Logos V Puma's Leaping Cat Logo

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Australia's Trade Mark System Further Simplified: Recent Amendments To Regulations

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Buying A Business With Software At Its Core: Key Issues In Australia

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Sustainability or liability? The international IP landscape for environmental claims in the food and beverage sector

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Progressive Green v Flo Energy: The (F)lowdown on trade mark infringement

PA

Piper Alderman

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide

MO

Mills Oakley

Buying A Business With Software At Its Core: Key Issues In Australia

In this article we do a deep dive on key legal issues when buying a software business in Australia.

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Sustainability or liability? The international IP landscape for environmental claims in the food and beverage sector

In the food and beverage space, environmental claims have become a serious IP and legal issue in Australia and internationally.

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Progressive Green v Flo Energy: The (F)lowdown on trade mark infringement

The Progressive Green decision warns trade mark owners to ensure their mark isn't vulnerable to cancellation before pursuing litigation.

PA

Piper Alderman

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide

Trademark Disputes Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

MO

Mills Oakley

Generative AI And IP: Key Legal Considerations For Australian Businesses

Australia Technology

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Home Ground Advantage: Aussie FanFirm Wins David And Goliath Battle

The Full Federal Court has ruled in favour of Australian company FanFirm Pty Ltd in its long-running trade mark fight with US sports retail giant Fanatics, LLC.

MO

Mills Oakley

Understanding intellectual property in the construction industry

Relevance of IP in the construction sector and highlight common issues that can arise when IP rights are not clearly understood or properly managed.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

How to Avoid the Fate of Brand Genericide

To avoid brand genericide, always use the ® symbol with your trade mark and promote it alongside a noun.

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LegalVision

Fanatics case highlights requirements for key trade mark defences

The CAN follows charges being brought against seven alleged members of a syndicate.

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Latest Statistics In The 2025 IP Australia Intellectual Property Report

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

OpenAI's screenless future on pause amidst trade mark dispute

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Swaab

What can the Handmaid's Tale teach us about trade mark law? Featured What can the Handmaid's Tale teach us about trade mark law? As someone who's both read The Handmaid's Tale and binge watched every...

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Katy/Katie Perry Trademark Case Heads to High Court

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Registering Trademarks In Australia: What You Need To Know

HS

Harris Sliwoski

Should I register my company name before registering it as a trade mark?

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LegalVision

Mobility scooter vs electric car - A trade mark battle

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

A Quest Against Middle-earth: Lord Of The Fries Successfully Registers LORD OF THE Mark

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Never really over? Aussie fashion designer appeals to High Court in trademark battle with Katy Perry

BP

Bartier Perry

Lord Of The Fries' Triumph Over Lord Of The Rings

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ENS

IP perspectives: deregistration risk arising from ‘non-use' of a registered trade mark

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Katy Vs. Katie: The Trademark Showdown That Shook Two Worlds

NN

Naik Naik & Company

A dish best served distinct – trade mark conflicts over similar restaurant names

BP

Bartier Perry

ALDI In Two Courts: UK And Australia – Cider And Sweets

Worldwide Litigation

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ENS

Be Wary: Sophisticated Scam Emails Impersonating IP Attorneys

KG

K&L Gates LLP

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Cathro & Partners

Breaking Brexit down: Trade Marks (VIDEO)

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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