It’s all out in the wash: Henkel Australia Pty Ltd (Henkel) has successfully removed two dishwashing tablet trade marks owned by Reckitt Benckiser Finish BV (Reckitt) from the register.

In the recent Federal Court decision RB (Hygiene Home) Australia Pty Ltd v Henkel Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1042, Rofe J simultaneously overturned an interlocutory injunction against Henkel and declared that two trade marks for dishwashing tablets owned by Reckitt should be removed from the register for non-use.

Key takeaways for brand owners

1. Consider packaging designs carefully to determine what aspects are being used as a

Mital Patel, 39, founder, TriAmicus Law, PLLC

While juggling her own law firm and two kids, Mital Patel entrenched himself in the business world.

Using her skills, she’s grown her law firm over the past three years, working with nonprofit organizations and small businesses alike.

She hopes to continue working to improve the community around her with the work she does, while also working towards meeting people’s legal needs.

When you reflect on your career so far, which achievement stands out the most?

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Another unfavorable decision on non-traditional trade marks has landed, now in relation to Dior’s iconic Saddle bag. The EUIPO’s Second Board of Appeal decided that Dior’s Saddle bag is not distinctive with respect to handbags. The decision is seen as surprising yet not unpredictable, given the recent history of unsuccessful trade mark applications for 3D signs (for example, see our previous article on the Moon Boot case here).

The Dior Saddle bag first appeared in the Spring 2000 ready-to-wear collection. The bag immediately became a much-wanted piece worn by many celebrities. After many years, it was brought back into the

In Singapore, the popular eatery “ENG’S Wonton Noodles” is known for its springy noodles, luscious wonton dumplings and fiery chilli sauce. Its popularity attracted more than S$1.6 million in revenue one year, but a fallout between the founder’s children and their business partners led to multiple disputes, including a dispute over trade mark rights to the “ENG’S” name in Pauline New Ping Ping v Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte. Ltd. [2022] SGIPOS 10.

Ng Ba Eng (Eng) inherited the wonton noodle business from his father around 1962 and operated it with his son, Desmond Ng (Desmond

Channel 2 Action News has learned that at least two people were shot after gunfire broke out at Perimeter Mall Friday night.

At least one person has been taken into custody.

The shooting happened around 5 pm at the mall, sparking fears of an active shooter. There was a massive police presence are in the area as multiple agencies worked to clear the scene.

Dunwoody police confirmed at least one person was shot at the mall but did not identify the victim. NewsChopper 2 was over the scene Friday night when one victim was rushed out of the mall on