Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd sought special leave to appeal from a decision of the Commissioner of Patents. The High Court of Australia, constituted by Justices Gordon and Edelman, considered the application for special leave.

The central legal issue before the High Court was whether to grant Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd special leave to appeal a decision made by the Commissioner of Patents. The specific nature of the underlying dispute with the Commissioner was not detailed in the provided transcript.

Justices Gordon and Edelman granted special leave to appeal. The Court indicated that the parties would be contacted regarding time estimates for the hearing of the appeal and any necessary directions for its conduct. The proceedings were then concluded.