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A smooth [not crunchy] win in Bega’s favour

By Matt Allen (AU), Alyson Poole (AU) and Frances Drummond (AU) on June 18, 2020 Posted in Trademark

The facts of the 2019 Federal Court decision in Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC v Bega Cheese Limited were far from simple. The case centred around a battle between Kraft and Bega, involving considerations of ownership and divestment of rights in trade dress and goodwill and internal and external trade mark licensing structures. Ultimately, the … Continue reading

It’s NUT yours, it’s mine: Kraft Foods v Bega Cheese and the importance of intellectual property due diligence

By Rebecca Brenikov (AU) and Frances Drummond (AU) on May 13, 2019 Posted in Trademark

It’s the peanut butter packaging debate that has recently captured the hearts and minds of the Australian public. Whether you were confused or not, the Court’s decision (found here) highlights the need for thorough IP due diligence whether you are purchasing or selling a company, and reiterates the importance of understanding the assets being dealt … Continue reading