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Court dismisses TRREB’s motion for an interlocutory injunction

John Simpson discusses the importance of moving quickly when seeking an interlocutory injunction in a copyright case

F1 champion Hamilton spins out in trademark rights showdown

John Simpson discusses Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton’s attempt to sideswipe a renowned watchmaker’s trademark application

Donald Trump and the ‘moron in a hurry’ trademark rule

John Simpson discusses the “moron in a hurry” trademark rule.

Comparing an iconic apple to a pear in a trademark fight

John Simpson discusses scope of trademark protection for iconic logos

Copying online images to cut corners can come at a cost

John Simpson interviewed about leading copyright infringement case about statutory damages

Cannabis company liable for using Toys R Us inspired trademark

John Simpson discusses a recent Federal Court ruling affirming the trademark rights of Toys R Us

Google adds more ammo in fight against online counterfeiting

John Simpson discusses a recent Google policy change aimed at battling online counterfeits

Legislation will provide long-awaited protection for trade secrets

John Simpson interviewed about Criminal Code provisions designed to protect trade secrets and confidential information

University scores a ‘pyrrhic victory’ in long-running copyright case

John Simpson discusses a recent Federal Court of Appeal decision on copyright tariffs and fair dealing

It’s important to be careful when ‘sharing’ a trademark

John Simpson discusses Shift Law’s latest Federal Court win in precedential trademark case

Led Zeppelin’s copyright win turns out to be one for the records

John Simpson interviewed about Led Zeppelin’s copyright victory

IP right infringers will find it difficult to hide in internet shadows

John Simpson discusses enforcement tools against anonymous infringers

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