When the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship, within days of their victory they filed new trade mark applications for championship merchandise, specifically including jewellery, rings and trophies. This is a reminder to traders all over the world that trade mark protection must continually be reviewed and updated as milestones are achieved, and NBA championships are won!
The High Court in Zip Co Limited v Firstmac Limited [2026] HCA 16 recently clarified when you can (and can't) rely on the defence of honest concurrent use for would be infringers of registered trade marks. We discuss what happened in the case, what the court held, and give you practical lessons/tips for your protecting your brand.
Can a competitor lawfully copy your product design if your IP rights have expired? The recent Federal Court decision in Bodum AG v H.A.G. Import Corpn (Australia) Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 238 analysed this question – here’s what you need to know.
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