Federal Court of Australia
Federal Court of Australia
Seven Network (Operations) Limited v 7-Eleven Inc [2023] FCA 608 Appeal from: Seven Network (Operations) Limited v 7 Eleven Inc [2021] ATMO 58; 164 IPR 370
File number(s): NSD 735 of 2021
Judgment of: THAWLEY J
Date of judgment: 8 June 2023
Catchwords: TRADE MARKS – appeal from decision of delegate of Registrar of Trade Marks – whether trade mark should be removed from Trade Marks Register for non-use – whether onus of proof discharged in relation to non-use period –whether Court should exercise discretion under s 101 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) not to remove trade mark – public interest and risk of confusion – part of appeal allowed with consent of parties – appeal otherwise dismissed
Legislation: Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) ss 6(1), 17, 92(1), 92(2), 92(4)(b), 100(1)(c), 100(3), 101(2), 101(3), 102
Cases cited: Cantarella Bros Pty Ltd v Modena Trading Pty Ltd [2014] HCA 48; 254 CLR 337 Coca-Cola Co v All-Fect Distributors Ltd [1999] FCA 1721; 96 FCR 107 E & J Gallo Winery v Lion Nathan [2010] HCA 15; 241 CLR 144 Edgetec International Pty Ltd v Zippykerb (NSW) Pty Ltd [2012] FCA 281; 98 IPR 1 Freshfood Holdings Pte Limited v Pablo Enterprise Pte Limited (No 2) [2021] FCA 1404; 164 IPR 5 Hungry Spirit Pty Limited ATF The Hungry Spirt Trust v Fit n Fast Australia Pty Ltd [2020] FCA 883 Jafferjee v Scarlett [1937] HCA 36; 57 CLR 115 Johnson & Johnson Australia Pty Ltd v Sterling Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd [1991] FCA 402; 30 FCR 326 Kenman Kandy Australia Pty Ltd v Registrar of Trade Marks [2002] FCAFC 273; 122 FCR 494 Lodestar Anstalt v Campari America LLC [2016] FCAFC 92; 244 FCR 557 McHattan v Australian Specialised Vehicle Systems Pty Ltd [1996] FCA 481; 34 IPR 537 Moorgate Tobacco Co Ltd v Philip Morris Ltd (No 2) [1984] HCA 73; 156 CLR 414 Nature's Blend Pty Ltd v Nestle Australia Ltd [2010] FCAFC 117; 272 ALR 487 Nissan Motor Company v Nissan Computer Corporation 378 F (3d) 1002 (9th Cir, 2004) PDP Capital Pty Ltd v Grasshopper Ventures Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 128; 285 FCR 598 Self Care IP Holdings Pty Ltd v Allergan Australia Pty Ltd [2023] HCA 8 Sensis Pty Ltd v Senses Direct Mail and Fulfillment Pty Ltd [2019] FCA 719; 141 IPR 463 Seven Network (Operations) Limited v 7 Eleven Inc [2021] ATMO 58; 164 IPR 370 Shell Company of Australia Ltd v Esso Standard Oil (Australia) Ltd [1963] HCA 66; 109 CLR 407 Solahart Industries Pty Ltd v Solar Shop [2011] FCA 700; 281 ALR 544 Sports Warehouse Inc v Fry Consulting Pty Ltd [2010] FCA 664; 186 FCR 519 Taxiprop Pty Ltd v Neutron Holdings Inc [2020] FCA 1565; 156 IPR 1 Telstra Corporation Limited v Phone Directories Company Pty Ltd [2015] FCAFC 156; 237 FCR 388 TiVo Inc v Vivo International Corporation Pty Ltd [2012] FCA 252 Wellness Pty Ltd v Pro Bio Living Waters Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 438; 61 IPR 242 Woolworths Ltd v BP plc [2006] FCAFC 52; 150 FCR 134
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