Brother Industries, Ltd v Dynamic Supplies Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1490

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Brother Industries, Ltd v Dynamic Supplies Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1490 TRADE MARKS – infringement of registered trade marks – importing and selling goods packaged in counterfeit packaging constitutes 'use' of trade marks – construction of trade mark specifications – meaning of "consumables" – defence of consent – insufficient evidence to establish chain of supply started with manufacturer – consent of registered owner, not related entity in corporate group, must be acquired. TRADE PRACTICES – misleading and deceptive conduct and false representations – importing and selling goods packaged in counterfeit packaging is misleading and deceptive – intention not relevant – importing and selling goods packaged in counterfeit packaging constitutes passing off. TRADE PRACTICES – liability for sale of good not of merchantable quality – evidence of defectiveness required. WORDS AND PHRASES – "consumable"

Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth), ss 7(4), 9, 17, 20, 120, 123 Trade Marks Regulations 1995 (Cth), sch 1 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), ss 52, 53, 74D, 74H

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