‘Non-use’ of a registered trade mark can result in the trade mark being deregistered. The recent Federal Court decision of Seven Network (Operations) Limited v 7-Eleven Inc considered this issue ...
‘Non-use’ of a registered trade mark can result in the trade mark being deregistered. The recent Federal Court decision of Seven Network (Operations) Limited v 7-Eleven Inc considered this issue and the use required to maintain trade mark registration.
There can be enormous impacts when commercial organisations are called upon to be involved in royal commissions or commissions of inquiry. Understanding the legal framework underpinning these proceedings and the issues that commonly arise from an organisational perspective can assist in mitigating the challenges.
Cooper Grace Ward’s litigation and dispute resolution team and lead partner Rocco Russo have once again been recognised in the Chambers & Partners 2025 Global Guide.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific has released its 2025 rankings of top Australian litigation law firms with premium independent law firm Cooper Grace Ward again included among the select list of 39 firms.
Cooper Grace Ward is proud to announce prestigious international legal research firm Chambers & Partners has listed lead litigation and dispute resolution partner Rocco Russo and his team in its 2025 rankings of leading lawyers and law firms in Australia.
Who, what, where with special counsel Bridget Camilleri. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t working in law and what she loves about her job.
The recent Queensland Supreme Court decision in Peros v Nationwide News Pty Ltd (No 3) demonstrates that even the gravest of accusations may not meet the threshold of serious harm under defamation law.
Join us for a coffee chat with litigation and dispute resolution partner Rocco Russo and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Rocco’s background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.
The protection of business reputation is crucial to any successful business, and often the commercial motivation behind registering a trade mark. But is reputation relevant to determining deceptive similarity in trade mark infringement cases? The High Court of Australia has clarified the position in a recent case.
The question of whether resource companies must adhere to a landowner’s biosecurity management plan has been a topic of significant legal scrutiny. This issue was recently examined by the Chief Justice of Queensland in the notable case of Lang v Westside Corporation Pty Ltd. Our comprehensive article delves into the
The recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision of DCZ Early Learning Pty Ltd v Semper Mortgage Management Pty Ltd, provides a useful illustration of the risks that businesses face as a result of the unfair contract term regime and the things that businesses must prove to successfully defend a claim.
Parties to commercial contracts commonly agree on dispute resolution processes to seek to avoid court proceedings in the event of a dispute. These often provide very limited scope for an unsuccessful party to challenge the result. A recent Queensland case illustrates the risks for unsuccessful parties in the context of
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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