Significant Cases
Andritz Sprout-Bauer Australia Pty Ltd v. Rowland
Engineering Sales Pty Ltd. [1993]
28 IPR 29. Federal Court of Australia.
Primarily concerned copyright issues. Authority for
requirements for assignment of copyright and for
elements of unconscious copying. This case is discussed
in the texts "The Law of Intellectual Property" by
Professor Sam Ricketson (Law Book Company Sydney) and
"Technology Contracts" by Margaret Calvert (Butterworths
Sydney).
Amcor & Anor v. Barnes & Ors [2007]
VSC 515. Supreme Court of Victoria.
Concerned jurisdiction and transfer of proceedings.
Hodgson v. Amcor Ltd; Amcor Ltd v. Barnes [2010]
VSC 204. Supreme Court of Victoria.
Concerned limitation of actions and amendment of
proceedings.
