Dating Website Flirts with its Members

It has been found that Jetplace Pty Ltd made misleading representations in its actions of creating over 1,300 member profiles in the site’s uncut section.  These accounts were used to flirt and contact other members of the dating website.

The ACCC has taken action in the matter. “The ACCC will not hesitate to take swift and decisive action where consumers are exposed to misleading tactics by website operators.”

“Website operators such as Jetplace must accept that there is significant potential for many vulnerable people to be attracted to socialising and dating websites and that the website operators have a legal responsibility under the Trade Practices Act to ensure the information they place on the website is accurate.” ACCC’s chairman Graeme Samuel.

Another reason to be a little cautions of who you chat with on dating websites.

Apple Sued Over iAd Trademark

It appears Apple’s trend to use trade marks first and then worry about it later continues.   The latest suit to make its way to Apple is by Innovative Media, the owner of the iAd trade mark.  Innovative Media are suing Apple over the use of iAd for its mobile advertising platform.  Article can be found here: http://ping.fm/st3OG

Superheroes turn out in force to claim record

“Melboune’s Federation Square saw 1,245 people break the world record for the largest number of people dressed in superhero costume, in one place at one time.

The CBD was no place for bad guys, with Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, the Green Lantern and other comic book heroes portrayed hundreds of times over by people of all ages, genders, shapes and sizes.” ABC News:  http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/29/2912931.htm

Danone Defeats Glanbia in Yoghurt Trade Mark Case

Guy Montague-Jones of the Dairy Reporter has reported the followin win for Danone in relation to its Essensis trade mark:

“Danone has won a Supreme Court battle in Ireland against Glanbia over the introduction several years ago of Yoplait Essence.

In early 2006 Danone had instituted High Court proceedings claiming that Yoplait Essence shots produced by Glanbia infringed Danone’s Essensis trademark.”

Full article can be found at:  http://bit.ly/cfdTJj

‘Hurt Locker’ producer blasts ‘moron’ pirates – CNET News

“Nicolas Chartier, who produced the Academy Award-winning film “The Hurt Locker,” doesn’t appear to be backing down from criticism he has received for planning to sue those who downloaded his movie illegally.

In response to an e-mail he received from someone complaining about his litigation plans, Chartier called the person a “moron” and “stupid,” and said “I hope your family and your kids end up in jail one day for stealing, so maybe they can be taught the difference,””

Full story can be found here:  ”Hurt Locker’ producer blasts ‘moron’ pirates

Hollywood backs Viacom in Google legal fight – CNET

“Over the past several days, NBC Universal, Warner Bros., Disney, the Screen Actors Guild, and Directors Guild of America have all filed friend-of-the-court briefs asking the judge in the three-year-old case to rule in favor of Viacom. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), one of the music industry’s largest performing rights groups also filed documents in support of Viacom.”  Hollywood backs Viacom in Google legal fight – CNET News: Full article

Stripping of IP from cigarette packets could see taxpayers facing $3b compo bill

“The Federal Government may have to pay more than $3 billion a year to cigarette companies if its plain packaging plan goes ahead, a free trade expert says.

Tim Wilson from the Institute of Public Affairs says the move could cost taxpayers $3.4 billion a year in compensation to tobacco companies.

“Stripping intellectual property from products is akin to stripping someone of their physical property, and requires compensation,” he said.”

Taken from ABC News, full article can be found at: http://bit.ly/afW3W9

“Apple’s future won’t be brought to you by the letter ‘i'” SMH Article

A great win by Michelle Gorton for the Chrysiliou Law:   “Apple has been dealt a severe blow having been told that it no longer has a monopoly on the letter “i” as a prefix for all its products.”  Full article at: SMH Article

Nokia takes bite at Apple

In a case that is expected to last for more than a year, Nokia has filed a suit against Apple for patent infringement.  The patents are said to cover a range of items including speech coding, security and encryption and wireless data technology. 

Predictions have  it that Nokia will be seeking between US$200 million to US$1 billion to settle the matter.

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