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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Thomas v Monsoon Group Australia Pty Ltd (Costs) [2025] FCA 1106
COSTS – costs of proceeding – appeal from Registrar of Trade Marks allowed – where submitting notice filed – where appeal was filed out of time – costs of application before the Registrar of Trade Marks
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Epic Games, Inc v Apple Inc [2025] FCA 900
COMPETITION LAW — digital technology — Apple mobile devices — operating system software — iOS smart phones — tablets — personal computers — native apps — web apps — web browsers — Apple’s App Store — downloading apps — installing apps — app developers — access to platforms — two-sided platforms — platform operators —…
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3D Access Pty Ltd v Buzasi [2025] FCA 1105
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – interlocutory application for urgent injunctive relief and freezing orders – where first respondent a former employee, director and shareholder of first applicant – where employment contract contained restraint clause prohibiting post-employment solicitation of or interference with clients – where first respondent’s notice of departure as a shareholder given under exit agreement…
