Archive:2026

Reputation (High Court’s Version): Bed Bath ‘N’ Table v Global Retail Brands Australia

Jan 20 2026

The High Court of Australia has allowed Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd’s (BBNT) appeal from the decision of the Full Federal Court in its case against Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd (GRBA).¹

The key takeaway for businesses is that a finding against trade mark infringement does not prevent liability under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

PTAB Reinforces Preference for PGR

Jan 14 2026

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) recently designated a post-grant review (PGR) decision as precedential. In the decision, the Director issued a discretionary denial decision confirming that the proper analysis was a “totality of the circumstances” type analysis, taking into account all facts and arguments presented by the parties.