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The tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name - Katy Perry vs Katie Perry business federal court intellectual property trade marks May 03, 2023

As stated by Justice Markovic in his opening paragraph of the 21 April 2023 judgment:

"This is a tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name."

Katie Taylor (nee Perry) - the Australian fashion designer

  • a fashion designer
  • designed and sold clothes under the name "Katie Perry" since...
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In-N-Out Burger restaurant wins against Sydney burger chain in Federal Court federal court intellectual property misleading and deceptive conduct passing off trade marks Mar 03, 2020

With the emergence of several notable burger restaurants in Sydney and surrounds in the last decade, it has become important for fast food businesses to brand themselves in a way that makes them stand out, or to offer services which differentiate them from the other burger restaurants that have...

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