Posts tagged "trademark"

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.

Retailers should exercise caution when adopting new sale names, as they could be registered as a trademark by another company.

Many people have hobbies or ideas that they want to pursue on a commercial basis, which is where micro-businesses come in. Distinct from the…

Starting a home business?
 

You’ve made the big leap and decided to strike out on your own. For many new small business owners, t…

Confectionery giant Nestle has threatened legal action against a Victorian family-owned shop over the use of the trademarked term "Freckles".

Zip Co faces the prospect of convincing a Federal Court judge it should have the right to use its own name thanks to a trademark stoush with non-bank lender Firstmac.

Uncontroversial access to justice reforms are set to become a political football next week as the government faces losing a second vote in the lower house.

Australian small businesses are losing thousands to legal battles, according to a new report looking at access to justice for SMEs released by ASBFEO.

A Brisbane business owner is moving ahead with plans for his Eggslut cafe, dismissing concerns the name is offensive.

In July, Nestlé lost its case in the European Union to protect the four-finger shape associated with KitKat, generating discussion about shape and design.

Discount German retailer Aldi has found itself in hot water after Australian designers have accused the multinational of copying their desig…

A New Zealand small business has spoken out against claims of a trademark infringement from food company Sanitarium, after it says an import…