Melbourne designer in viral “stolen art” saga says more sites have stocked copycat items
A Melbourne-based illustrator whose concerns over copycat designs went viral on Instagram now says at least two other online platforms have stocked items that mimic her own work.
Aussie artist slams Temu for $14 “stolen” blanket design that would cost her $60 to make
Melbourne artist Kelsie Cosmic has urged her social media followers to help stop large companies like Temu from 'stealing' artists' designs.
Boost wants Optus to run ads admitting alleged trademark infringement, according to court documents
Court documents from Boost Mobile show if its case is successful, it wants Optus to run ads admitting to alleged trademark infringement.
“The first astronomers, agriculturalists”: Greens demand urgent action on Indigenous IP policy
The Greens want the government to commit to a two-year time frame for standalone legislation that frames and protects First Nations peoples as scientists and innovators — “the first astronomers in this country, the first agriculturalists”.
Sweet success for Lindt as court finds chocolate bunny has valid trademarkable shape
Supermarket Lidl was sued by Swiss confectioner Lindt & Sprüngli for selling a golden foil-wrapped chocolate bunny that Lindt felt looked very similar to its own product.
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Businesses need to register their .au domain name, or risk a costly battle later on
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Backlash as JS Vitamins targeted on competitor’s Instagram
Emerging vitamin brand Life Botanics has taken aim at wellness giant JS Vitamins in a social media post that has received considerable backlash from the company and its loyal consumers.
F45 stripped of patents, loses copycat court case against rival
Fitness behemoth F45 has lost a four-year court battle with a fast-growing rival who was accused of copying its patented workout technology.
“A stab in the heart”: Byron Bay business accuses Aldi of releasing ‘copycat’ picnic rugs
While Wandering Folk’s decorative picnic rugs retail at $190, a product featuring similar designs and features is on sale for $49.99 at Aldi.
The Aboriginal flag is set free – but why did it need to be?
The Aboriginal flag "belongs to everyone, and no-one can take it away", Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt has proudly declared, after the federal government paid $20 million for the rights to the artwork.
In-N-Out Burger is in court again with Australian burger business
In-N-Out must use its local trademark at least once every three years to prevent other businesses from adopting its brand in Australia.