Optical 88 Limited v Optical 88 Pty Limited [2011] FCAFC 130

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Optical 88 Limited v Optical 88 Pty Limited [2011] FCAFC 130 Citation: Optical 88 Limited v Optical 88 Pty Limited [2011] FCAFC 130

Appeal from: Optical 88 Limited v Optical 88 Pty Limited (No 2) [2010] FCA 1380

Parties: OPTICAL 88 LIMITED v OPTICAL 88 PTY LIMITED (ACN 060 355 437), ANGUS HAU-SUM LAW and LESLEY LOK-YEE LAW

File number(s): NSD 67 of 2011

Judges: COWDROY, MIDDLETON, JAGOT JJ

Date of judgment: 17 October 2011

Catchwords: COPYRIGHT – whether reproduction of whole or substantial part of copyright work PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – whether leave should be granted to raise point not argued at first instance TRADE MARKS – whether marks used in Australia in "other relation" to goods – whether directors personally liable for company's infringement – defence of use in good faith of own name – intention at time of application for registration to use mark in Australia - exercise of discretion not to remove marks from Register

Legislation: Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)

Cases cited: Angoves Pty Ltd v Johnson (1982) 43 ALR 349 Anheuser-Busch Inc v Budejovicky Budvar (2002) 56 IPR 182; [2002] FCA 390 Aston v Harlee Manufacturing Company (1960) 103 CLR 391 Baume & Co Ltd v AH Moore Ltd [1955] 1 Ch 907 Biogen v Medeva plc [1997] RPC 1 Bodum v DKSH Australia Pty Ltd [2011] FCAFC 98 Branir Pty Ltd v Owston Nominees (No 2) Pty Ltd (2001) 117 FCR 424; [2001] FCA 1833 Cabal v United Mexican States (2001) 108 FCR 311; [2001] FCA 427 Collier Constructions Pty Ltd v Foskett Pty Ltd (1991) 20 IPR 666 Designers Guild Ltd v Russell Williams (Textiles) Ltd [2001] 1 All ER 700 E & J Gallo Winery v Lion Nathan Australia Pty Ltd (2008) 77 IPR 69; [2008] FCA 934 Eagle Homes Pty Ltd v Austec Homes Pty Ltd (1999) 87 FCR 415; [1999] FCA 138 Elwood Clothing Pty Ltd v Cotton On Clothing Pty Ltd (2008) 172 FCR 580; [2008] FCAFC 197 EMI Songs Australia Pty Ltd v Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd (2011) 191 FCR 444; [2011] FCAFC 47 General Electric Co (of USA) v General Electric Co Ltd [1972] 1 WLR 729 Hermes Trade Mark [1982] RPC 425 Houghton v Arms (2006) 225 CLR 553; [2006] HCA 59 House v the King (1936) 55 CLR 499 Interlego AG v Croner Trading Pty Ltd (1992) 39 FCR 348 Lithgow City Council v Jackson [2011] HCA 36 Metricon Homes Pty Ltd v Barrett Property Group Pty Ltd (2008) 248 ALR 364; [2008] FCAFC 46 Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affaris v Jia Legeng (2001) 205 CLR 507; [2001] HCA 17 Optical 88 Limited v Optical 88 Pty Limited [2010] FCA 310 Parker-Knoll Ltd v Knoll International Ltd [1962] RPC 265 RJ Reuter Co v Mulhens [1954] Ch 50 SAP Australia Pty Ltd v Sapient Australia Pty Ltd (1999) 169 ALR 1; [1999] FCA 1821 Smith & Nephew Plastics (Australia) Pty Ltd v Sweetheart Holding Corporation (1987) 8 IPR 285 Spectravest v Aperknit [1988] FSR 161 Sporte Leisure Pty Ltd v Paul's International Pty Ltd (No 3) (2010) 88 IPR 242; [2010] FCA 1162 SW Hart & Co Pty Ltd v Edwards Hot Water Systems (1984) 159 CLR 466; [1985] HCA 59 Sydneywide Distributors Pty Ltd v Red Bull Australia Pty Ltd (2002) 55 IPR 354; [2002] FCAFC 157 Thunderbird Products Corporation v Thunderbird Marine Products Pty Ltd (1974) 131 CLR 592; [1974] HCA 51 Warren v Coombes (1979) 142 CLR 531; [1979] HCA 9 Wellness Pty Ltd v Pro Bio Living Waters Pty Ltd (2004) 61 IPR 242; [2004] FCA 438 Windsor Smith Pty Ltd v Dr Martens Australia Pty Ltd (2000) 49 IPR 286; [2000] FCA 756