PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for orders for preservation of documents – where orders made referring the issue of the extent and nature of discovery for consideration at a conference by a registrar – where applicant alleges that system updates to computing software used by the respondent may compromise the discovery process – whether likely that documents will be lost or destroyed – whether preservation orders appropriate in the circumstances – held materials in support of application do not reveal a basis for concern that critical documents will be destroyed or lost – orders as sought by the applicant would circumvent the conference to be convened before the registrar – application dismissed
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Australian News Channel PL v Isentia PL [2025] FCAFC 49
COPYRIGHT – statutory construction – section 183(1) of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) – meaning of “for the services of the Commonwealth or State” – whether provision of media monitoring services to government clients within s 183(1) – appeal dismissed Related cases – Copyright infringement Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/full/2025/2025fcafc0049For more information, see the original…
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Mokhtari v Piacentini & Son PL [2025] FCA 26
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for orders for preservation of documents – where orders made referring the issue of the extent and nature of discovery for consideration at a conference by a registrar – where applicant alleges that system updates to computing software used by the respondent may compromise the discovery process – whether likely…
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Rock Solid Industries International PL v Ozi 4X4 PL 2025 FCA 334
DAMAGES – assessment of damages for infringement of registered designs – where default judgment was entered against respondent granting injunctive and declaratory relief – where applicant sought damages to reputation and additional damages – assessment of considerations relevant to award of damages – damages granted Related cases – design infringement Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2025/2025fca0334For…
Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2025/2025fca0026
For more information, see the original judgement.