Citation index

Date Published
2. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION
Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited [2021] ADO 1

2.8

4. FORMALITIES ASSESSMENT
Keller v LED Technologies Pty Ltd [2010] FCAFC 55

4.1​​​​​​​

8. EXAMINATION
Hindi v Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (1988) 20 FCR 1

8.8

British Sky Broadcasting v Registrar of Trade Marks 58 IPR 216

8.11

9. IDENTIFYING THE DESIGN
Review No 2 v Redberry Enterprises [2008] FCA 1588

9.2

Firmagroup Australia Pty Ltd v Byrne & Davidson Doors (Vic) Pty Ltd (1987) 180 CLR 483

9.3

Reckitt Benckiser (UK) 76 IPR 781

9.4

Apple Inc [2017] ADO 6

9.4

10. PRODUCT
Microsoft Corporation [2008] ADO 2

10.5

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited [2021] ADO 1

10.7

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited [2021] ADO 1

10.10

12. SECTION 43 REFUSAL TO REGISTER
JIMMY DIOGUARDI [2013] ADO 5

12.4

Jabree Ltd v Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Corporation [2017] ATMO 156

12.5

13. ASSESSING NEWNESS AND DISTINCTIVENESS
Microsoft Corporation [2008] ADO 2

13.2

LED Technologies v Elecspess [2008] FCA 1941

13.4

Woodhouse UK v Architectural Lighting Systems [2006] RPC 1

13.7

Hunter Pacific International Pty Ltd v Martec Pty Ltd [2016] FCA 796

13.7

World of Technologies (Aust) Pty Ltd v Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 114

13.7

Bitzer Kuehlmaschinenbau GmbH [2015] ADO 1

13.7

Gramophone Company Limited v Magazine Holder Company (1910) 27 RPC 152

13.7

Ferrero’s Design [1978] RPC 473

13.7

LED Technologies v Elecspess [2008] FCA 1941

13.7

Reckitt Benckiser Inc [2008] ADO 1

13.8

Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Ltd [2008] ADO 6

13.8

Review No 2 v Redberry Enterprises [2008] FCA 1588

13.8

14. SECTION 19 REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTINCTIVENESS
Manitowoc Foodservice Companies LLC [2013] ADO 2

14.2

Astra Zeneca AB [2007] ADO 4

14.2

Icon Plastics Pty Ltd [2007] ADO 2

14.2

Bitzer Kuehlmaschinenbau GmbH [2015] ADO 1

14.2

Sportservice Pty Ltd [2007] ADO 6

14.2

World of Technologies v Tempo [2007] FCA 114

14.2

Hunter Pacific International Pty Ltd v Martec Pty Ltd [2016] FCA 796

14.5

Bitzer Kuehlmaschinenbau GmbH [2015] ADO 1

14.6

Colgate-Palmolive Company [2011] ADO 1

14.6

White Motor Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd v McConnell Seats Australia Pty Ltd [2018] ADO 1

14.6

Manitowoc Foodservice Companies LLC [2012] ADO 3

14.6

15. STATEMENT OF NEWNESS AND DISTINCTIVENESS
Reckitt Benckiser Inc [2008] ADO 1

15.4

16. STANDARD OF THE INFORMED USER
Multisteps Pty Ltd v Source & Sell Pty Ltd [2013] FCA 743

16.1​​​​​​​

Ferrari S.P.A v Dansk Supermarket A/S R0084/2007-2, 25 January 2008

16.2

Mars UK Limited v Paragon Products BV, R1391/2006-3, 25 January 2008

16.2

Apple Computer Inc [2007] ADO 5

16.3

LED Technologies v Elecspess [2008] FCA 1941

16.4

Review No 2 v Redberry Enterprises [2008] FCA 1588

16.4

Woodhouse UK v Architectural Lighting Systems [2006] RPC 1

16.4

Proctor & Gamble v Reckitt Benckiser (UK) [2008] FSR 8

16.4

Multisteps Pty Ltd v Source & Sell Pty Ltd [2013] FCA 743

16.5

LED Technologies v Elecspess [2008] FCA 1941

16.6

Apple Computer Inc [2007] ADO 5

16.6

Reckitt Benckiser Inc [2008] ADO 1

16.6

17. PRIOR ART BASE
LED Technologies v Elecspess [2008] FCA 1941

17.1

Coco v AN Clark (Engineers) Ltd (1968) 1A IPR 586

17.3

Key Logic Pty Ltd v Sun-Wizard Holding Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 208

17.3

Key Logic Pty Ltd (2017) ADO 8

17.3

Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Pochi [1980] 31 ALR 666

17.5

E. & J. Gallo Winery v Lion Nathan Australia Pty Limited [2008] FCA 934

17.5

Pinnacle Runway Pty Ltd v Triangl Limited [2019] FCA 1662

17.5

18. PRIOR PUBLICATION OR USE EXCEPTION
Chiropedic Bedding Pty Ltd v Radburg Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1869

18.2

Chiropedic Bedding Pty Ltd v Radburg Pty Ltd [2008] FCAFC 142

18.2

Allen Hardware Products v Tclip [2008] ADO 8

18.3

Stack v Brisbane City Council 32 IPR 69

18.4

Icon Plastics Pty Ltd [2007] ADO 2

18.4

Artisent, LLC [2017] ADO 3

18.5

State of Escape Accessories Pty Limited v Schwartz [2020] FCA 160

18.5

Burge v Swarbrick [2007] HCA 17

18.5

Water Recreations v Fairmile [1982] 42 ALR 273

18.5

Grundt v Great Boulder Pty Gold Mines Ltd [1937] 59 CLR 641

18.5

21. SATISFIED
Sportservice Pty Ltd [2007] ADO 6

21.4​​​​​​​

22. AMENDMENTS
A.B. Volvo's Application (1983) 1 IPR 554

22.4

​​​​​​​

AMP Incorporated v Commissioner of Patents (1974) AOJP 3224

22.4

​​​​​​​

Chris Ford Enterprises Pty Ltd v. B. H. & J. R. Badenhop Pty Ltd (1985) 4 IPR 485

22.4

​​​​​​​

Ethyl Corporation's Patent (1972) RPC 169

22.4

​​​​​​​

The Distillers Co Ltd’s Application (1953) 70 RPC 221

22.5​​​

Invacare Corporation [2013] ADO 4

22.5

23. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
Sanyo Electric Co Ltd and the Commissioner of Patents (1996) 36 IPR 470

23.2

Chalk v Commissioner for Superannuation (1994) 50 FCR 150

23.2

Scaniainventor v Commissioner of Patents (1981) 36 ALR 101

23.2

Danby Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents and Another (1988) 12 IPR 151

23.2

Norman Stibbard v The Commissioner of Patents (1986) 7 IPR 337

23.2

G S Technology Pty Limited and Commissioner of Patents and Anor [2004] AATA 1391

23.2

Total Peripherals Pty Ltd v IBM & Commissioner of Patents (1998) AATA 784

23.2

Kimberly-Clark Ltd v Commissioner of Patents (No 3) (1988) 13 IPR 569

23.2

G S Technology Pty Limited v Commissioner of Patents (2004) 63 IPR 9

23.2

Re Sanyo Electric Co Ltd and the Commissioner of Patents (1996) 36 IPR 470

23.2

R Thomas & A Garnham v Jeijing Pty Ltd (1994) 29 IPR 441

23.3

Jiejing Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents & Ors (1995) AIPC 91-144

23.3

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Wissenschaften E.V. and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc v Amgen, Inc [1997] APO 69

23.3

Jiejing Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents & Ors (1995) AIPC 91-144

23.3

R Thomas & A Garnham v Jeijing Pty Ltd (1994) 29 IPR 441

23.3

Kmart Australia Limited [2011] ADO 2

23.4

Jiejing Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents and Ron Thomas and Allan Garnham (1995) AIPC 91-144

23.5

Vrubel v Upham (1996) 36 IPR 220

23.5

Reilly v Commissioner of Patents (1996) 36 IPR 314

23.5

Board of Control of Michigan Technological University v Deputy Commissioner (High Court appeal) (1982) AIPC 90-005

23.5

Rohrmoster v Registrar of Trade Marks (1987) 7 IPR 551

23.5

Abbott & Lamb Pty Ltd v Registrar of Trade Marks (1991) AIPC 90-806

23.5

Jiejing Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents and Ron Thomas and Allan Garnham (1995) AIPC 91-144

23.5

Solar Mesh Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents (1995) AIPC 91-138

23.5

Sanyo Electric Co Ltd and the Commissioner of Patents (1996) 36 IPR 470

23.6

Kimberly-Clark Ltd v Commissioner of Patents (No 3) (1988) 13 IPR 569

23.6

G S Technology Pty Limited v Commissioner of Patents (2004) 63 IPR 9

23.6

Sanyo v Commissioner of Patents (1996) 36 IPR 470

23.6

Ferocem Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents (1994) 28 IPR 243

23.6

A Goninan & Co Ltd v Commissioner of Patents (1997) 38 IPR 213

23.6

New Clear Water Pty Ltd v Atlantis Corporation Pty Ltd [2001] APO 48

23.6

Chalk v Commissioner for Superannuation (1994) 50 FCR 150

23.6

Comcare v A’Hearn (1993) 119 ALR 85

23.6

New Horticulture Pty Ltd v Enviro Pak Pty Ltd [2016] ADO 2

23.6

Pacrim Trading Co Pty Ltd v Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd [2007] ADO 3

23.7

Harrison v Theo [1998] ADO 2

23.7

HRC Project Design Pty Ltd v Orford Pty Ltd [1997] APO 12; 38 IPR 121

23.7

G & J Koutsoukos Holdings Pty Ltd v Capral Aluminium Limited [2003] APO 28

23.8

International Business Machines Corporation v Total Peripherals [2002] APO 44

23.8

Kimberly-Clark Corp v Proctor & Gamble Co. (1992) AIPC 90-869

23.10​​​​​​​

The University of Newcastle Research Associates Limited [2001] APO 64

23.11

Reilly v Commissioner of Patents (1996) 36 IPR 314

23.11

24. ASSIGNMENTS AND OTHER INTERESTS
George Stack v State of Queensland [1996] 739 FCA 1

24.3

Westpac Banking Corp v Dawson (1990) 8 ACLC 681

24.3

Reilly v Commissioner of Patents (1996) 36 IPR 314

24.4​​​​​​​

25. OWNERSHIP DISPUTES
Application by O’Neill and St George 30 IPR 637

25.2

Application by Willems, Fritz, et al 21 IPR 569

25.2

Stephenson v Donner 24 IPR 108 (1992) AIPC 90-888

25.2

Carroll v Harper 1 IPR 537

25.2

Tribe v Ranken 1 IPR 561

25.2

Milward-Bason and Burgess (1988) AIPC 90-475

25.2

Allen Hardware Products Pty Ltd v Tclip Pty Ltd [2008] ADO 7

25.4​​​​​

Metroll Queensland Pty Ltd v Mark Nicholas Collymore, Courier Pete Pty Ltd [2008] ADO 9

25.4

Craige Jonathan Henrick v Richard Eaton Taplin and Craige Jonathan Henrick [2009] ADO 1

25.4

Extreme Kayaks & Watersports Pty Ltd v Viking Kayak International Pty Ltd [2010] ADO 1

25.4

Australian Fitness Supplies Pty Ltd v Rasheed Rane [2013] ADO 6

25.4

John Michael Jarvie v Comtec Industries Pty Ltd [2018] ADO 5

25.4

Manuel Canestrini v Ilan El [2020] ADO 2

25.4

Somnomed Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2006] FCA 765

25.5

Metroll Queensland Pty Ltd v Mark Nicholas Collymore, Courier Pete Pty Ltd [2008] ADO 9

25.6

Spencer Industries v Collins [2003] FCA 542, 58 IPR 425

25.6

Pancreas Technologies Pty Ltd v The State of Queensland acting through Queensland Health [2005] APO 1

25.6

Eddie Kwan, John Pierre Le Sands and Paul N Van Draanen v The Queensland Corrective Services Commission and The Queensland Spastic Welfare League [1994] APO 53; (1994) AIPC 91-113; 31 IPR 25

25.6

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation et al [1995] APO 16; 31 IPR 67; (1995) AIPC 91-171

25.6

Allen Hardware Products Pty Ltd v Tclip Pty Ltd [2008] ADO 8

25.6

John Michael Jarvie v Comtec Industries Pty Ltd [2018] ADO 5

25.7

Manuel Canestrini v Ilan El [2020] ADO 2

25.7

Somnomed Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2006] FCA 765

25.7

Airsense Technology Ltd v Vision Systems Ltd 62 IPR 409; 62 IPR 413

25.7

Glass Block Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd v Armourglass Australia Pty Ltd [2005] ADO 1

25.7

George Stack v Davies Shephard Pty Ltd and GSA Industries (Aust) Pty Ltd [1996] APO 1; (1996) AIPC 91-241; 34 IPR 117

25.7

Costa v G R and I E Daking Pty Ltd (1994) 29 IPR 241

25.7

Allen Hardware Products Pty Ltd v Tclip Pty Ltd [2008] ADO 8

25.7

26. PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS UNDER S 61(1)
Secton and Vortoil v Delawood and Ors (Supreme Court of Victoria, unpublished)

26.4

Magee v Farrell (1986) AIPC 90-296

26.4

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften EV & anor v Amgen Inc (1998) AIPC 91-434

26.4

Davies v Eli Lilly & Co (1987) 1 All ER 801

26.5

Dennis Gravolin and Trailer Vision Pty Ltd v Locmac Holdings Pty Ltd as trustee for Locmac Trust [2007] ADO 7

26.6

Brisalebe v Searle 30 IPR 91, (1994) AIPC 91-088

26.6

Davies v Eli Lilly & Co. (1987) 1 All ER 801

26.6

Magee v Farrell (1986) AIPC 90-296

26.6

Secton and Vortoil v Delawood and others (Supreme Court of Victoria, unpublished)

26.6

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften EV & anor v Amgen Inc (1998) AIPC 91-434

26.6

28. HEARINGS
Data dot v Alpha MicroTech (2004) 59 IPR 402

28.4

Cadbury UK Ltd v Registrar of Trade Marks [2008] FCA 1126

28.4

Amended Reasons

Amended Reason Date Amended

Designs Manual Review 2024. No changes

Keller v LED inclusion that is now in 4.1.

2021 ADO 1 addition.

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