AI data centres in Australia: breaking down barriers to investment
AI data centres in Australia: breaking down barriers to investment
29 April 2026
High Court divided in KATY PERRY/KATIE PERRY trade mark case – Australian designer prevails
Emphasising the highly fact-specific and subjective nature of cases under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) particularly as it pertains to personal names and merchandising activity, Australia’s High Court has split 3:2 in rejecting a challenge to the registered trade mark KATIE PERRY owned by the Australian fashion designer (Designer).
13 March 2026
Back to the future? Full Court (again) Reverses Test for Software Patents
After 5 decisions in the Aristocrat litigation from 13 different judges, Australia’s position on computer-implemented inventions has undergone another marked realignment.
24 September 2025