NATIONAL: Swimwear giant Seafolly has won its copyright battle against a national clothing supplier.
The company recently issued proceedings against Fastlane Australia and its director David Neate over prints featured in its 'Cherry Lane' and 'Urban Oasis' branded garments.
Final orders have now been made in the proceeding, with Fastlane consenting it infringed Seafolly's copyright. It has also consented to final injunctions against them which restrained them from - among other provisions - reproducing, manufacturing, advertising, marketing or promoting the two prints in question.
Middletons partner Tony Watson, who acted for Seafolly in the proceeding, said this would not be the first or last time the swimwear brand took its battle to court.
"By not taking action, would-be copyists can take these original designs without having to incur the significant design costs that are incurred by the likes of Seafolly in coming up with these innovative designs."
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