An Australian Intellectual Property Litigation Round-Up from the Commonwealth Courts portal as of 8 February 2013.
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The following intellectual property cases were commenced in the week ending 8 February 2013:
| File Number | Applicant(s) | Respondent(s) | Type | Status |
| VID59/2013 | Spa Industries Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Spa Industries Unit Trust & Anor | T&G Enterprises (Vic) Pty Ltd | Infringement | Originating Application filed, Interlocutory Hearing set for 12 February 2013 |
| VID69/2013 | The Haven Foundation Limited | Loddon Mallee Housing Services Limited | Trade Marks | Originating Application filed, Directions set for 28 March 2013 |
| WAD27/2013 | Roadwest Transport Equipment & Sales Pty Ltd | Not Available | Not Available | Originating Application filed |
In the past week, the following cases were finalised:
| File Number | Applicant(s) | Respondent(s) | Type | Outcome |
| VID1089/2012 | ABC Tissue Products Pty Ltd & Ano | Huong Lan Thi Tran | Trade Marks | Finalised – Discontinued /Withdrawn |
| VID1054/2012 | Concept Caravans Pty Ltd | Thirvale Pty Ltd | Trade Marks | Finalised – Discontinued /WithdrawnRespondent hereby undertakes to immediately cease and forever desist and refrain from using the CONCEPT name and mark in relation to caravans and/or any goods registered in Class 12 under Trade Mark Registration No. 1007073 for CONCEPT CARAVANS.
The Respondent is permanently restrained from using the CONCEPT name and mark |
| BRG1090/2012 | Bundaberg Homes Pty Ltd & Anor | Frank Tate & Anor | Copyright | Finalised – Discontinued |