Federal Court of Australia
Maxim Media Inc. v Nuclear Enterprises Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 1443 File number:
Judgment of: ROFE J
Date of judgment: 13 December 2024
Catchwords: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – application for interlocutory injunction on grounds of contravention of ss 18 and 29 of the Australian Consumer Law (Sch 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)), passing off and infringement of a registered trade mark under s 120 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) – consideration of relevant factors – prima facie case – balance of convenience – interlocutory injunction not granted PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for interlocutory injunction – consideration of relevant factors – prima facie case – balance of convenience
Legislation: Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth)
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