PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – interlocutory application for urgent injunctive relief – where urgent injunctive relief sought to restrain respondent from operating an ecommerce website – whether there is a prima facie case that favours injunctive relief – alleged breach of contractual restraint – alleged breach of contractual term not to use confidential information – misleading and deceptive conduct – passing off – whether balance of convenience favours injunctive relief – application for interlocutory relief dismissed
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Pilatus Training Solutions Australia Pty Ltd v Secure & Innovate Group Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 1294
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The Game Meats Company of Australia v Farm Transparency International Ltd [2024] FCA 1455
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