FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
Microsoft Corporation v TYN Electronics Pty Limited (In Liquidation)
[2004] FCA 1307CORRIGENDUM
MICROSOFT CORPORATION & ORS v TYN ELECTRONICS PTY LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) & ANOR
N 925 OF 2002STONE J
8 OCTOBER 2004 (CORRIGENDUM 10 DECEMBER 2004)
SYDNEY
IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT REGISTRY
N 925 OF 2002
BETWEEN:
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
FIRST APPLICANTMICROSOFT PTY LIMITED
SECOND APPLICANTMICROSOFT LICENSING, INC
THIRD APPLICANTMICROSOFT LICENSING, GP
FOURTH APPLICANTAND:
TYN ELECTRONICS PTY LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)
FIRST RESPONDENTNGAT DOAN
SECOND RESPONDENTJUDGE:
STONE J
DATE OF ORDER:
8 OCTOBER 2004
WHERE MADE:
SYDNEY
CORRIGENDUM
1.At the end of page 4 of the Orders, under the heading ‘Annexure to the Orders of Stone J’ add the following:
‘Unaffixed Certificate of Authenticity label’ means an adhesive label bearing the words “Microsoft” and “Certificate of Authenticity” which is not, or was not at the time of acquisition by the Respondents, adhered to the shrink-wrap packaging of a genuine copy of Microsoft Windows or to a computer system supplied to the Respondents together with the original compact discs and manuals for any preinstalled operating system.
I certify that the preceding one (1) numbered paragraph is a true copy of the Corrigendum to the Reasons for Judgment of her Honour Justice Stone. Associate:
Dated: 10 December 2004
FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
Microsoft Corporation v TYN Electronics Pty Limited (In Liquidation)
[2004] FCA 1307MICROSOFT CORPORATION & ORS v TYN ELECTRONICS PTY LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) & ANOR
N 925 OF 2002STONE J
8 OCTOBER 2004
SYDNEY
IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT REGISTRY
N 925 OF 2002
BETWEEN:
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
FIRST APPLICANTMICROSOFT PTY LIMITED
SECOND APPLICANTMICROSOFT LICENSING, INC
THIRD APPLICANTMICROSOFT LICENSING, GP
FOURTH APPLICANTAND:
TYN ELECTRONICS PTY LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION)
FIRST RESPONDENTNGAT DOAN
SECOND RESPONDENTJUDGE:
STONE J
DATE OF ORDER:
8 OCTOBER 2004
WHERE MADE:
SYDNEY
THE COURT ORDERS THAT:
1.In these orders, capitalized terms have the meaning set out in the Annexure to these orders.
2.The respondents and each of them, whether by their servants, agents or otherwise, be permanently restrained from:
(a)reproducing or authorising the reproduction of the whole or a substantial part of any of the Microsoft Programs without the licence of the first applicant;
(b)importing, selling, offering for sale, supplying, offering to supply or distributing any Infringing Microsoft Program;
(c)importing, selling, offering for sale, supplying, offering to supply or distributing any Incomplete Microsoft Program;
(d)importing, selling, offering for sale, supplying, offering to supply or distributing any Unaffixed Certificate of Authenticity labels; and
(e)authorising, directing or procuring any other company or person to engage in any of the conduct sought to be restrained by the orders in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this order.
3.The respondents and each of them deliver up to the solicitors for the applicants on oath within 7 days of the date of service of this order upon them:
(a)each Infringing Microsoft Program and…
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- Microsoft Corporation v TYN Electronics Pty Ltd (in liq) [2004] FCA 1307
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- [2004] FCA 1307
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CaseChat Overview and Summary
The legal issues before the Court included determining whether TYN Electronics had infringed copyright in Microsoft Programs, violated trademark rights, and made false representations about the legality of their products. The applicants sought injunctive relief, delivery up of infringing goods, damages, and costs.
The Court found in favour of the applicants on all counts. It held that TYN Electronics had indeed infringed copyright and trademark rights and made false representations. The Court issued comprehensive orders, including permanent injunctions against various activities related to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of counterfeit software, as well as requiring the delivery up of infringing goods. The Court also awarded substantial damages to the applicants and ordered the respondents to pay the applicants' costs.
In summary, the Court's orders permanently restrained TYN Electronics and Mr Doan from engaging in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of counterfeit software, and required the delivery up of all infringing products and equipment. The Court awarded damages to the applicants and ordered the respondents to pay costs.
Orders
Orders of the court
1. In these orders, capitalized terms have the meaning set out in the Annexure to these orders.
2. The respondents and each of them, whether by their servants, agents or otherwise, be permanently restrained from:
(a) reproducing or authorising the reproduction of the whole or a substantial part of any of the Microsoft Programs without the licence of the first applicant;
(b) importing, selling, offering for sale, supplying, offering to supply or distributing any Infringing Microsoft Program;
(c) importing, selling, offering for sale, supplying, offering to supply or distributing any Incomplete Microsoft Program;
(d) importing, selling, offering for sale, supplying, offering to supply or distributing any Unaffixed Certificate of Authenticity labels; and
(e) authorising, directing or procuring any other company or person to engage in any of the conduct sought to be restrained by the orders in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this order.
3. The respondents and each of them deliver up to the solicitors for the applicants on oath within 7 days of the date of service of this order upon them:
(a) each Infringing Microsoft Program and any equipment used to make any such infringing copy in the possession, power, custody or control of the respondents or either of them;
(b) all Unaffixed Certificate of Authenticity labels in the possession, power;, custody or control of the Respondents or either of them.
4. Judgment be entered for the fourth applicant against the first and second respondents jointly and severally in the sum of $386,000 being damages for infringement of copyright pursuant to s 115(2) of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
5. Judgment be entered for the fourth applicant against the first respondent in the sum of $300,000 for additional damages for infringement of copyright pursuant to s 115(4) of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
6. Judgment be entered for the fourth applicant against the second respondent in the sum of $400,000 for additional damages for infringement of copyright pursuant to s 115(4) of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
7. The respondents and each of them, whether by their servants, agents or otherwise, be permanently restrained from infringing the Microsoft Trade Marks by:
(a) manufacturing, procuring the manufacture of, importing, purchasing, selling, offering to sell, supplying, offering to supply or distributing any Infringing Microsoft Product; and
(b) authorising, directing or procuring any other company or person to engage in any of the conduct sought to be restrained by sub-paragraph (a) above.
8. The respondents and each of them deliver up to the solicitors for the applicants on oath within 7 days of the date of service of this order upon them:
(a) All infringing Microsoft Products in the possession, custody or control of the respondents or either of them; and
(b) Any equipment used or intended to be used for making Infringing Microsoft Products in the possession, custody or control of the respondents or either of them.
9. The first respondent, whether by its servants, agents or otherwise, be permanently restrained from representing in trade or commerce to persons to whom the first respondent supplies or offers to supply any Infringing Microsoft Programs, Incomplete Microsoft Programs, or Infringing Microsoft Products:
(a) that the first respondent is lawfully entitled to supply any such product; or
(b) in the case of Infringing Microsoft Programs and Infringing Microsoft Products, that any such product has been made with the licence of the first applicant.
10. The second respondent be permanently restrained from aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or being in any way directly or indirectly a party to or concerned in the conduct sought to be restrained by order 9.
11. The first and second respondents pay the applicants’ taxed costs of the proceedings incurred up to and including 7 September 2004 (including any reserved costs).
12. The second respondent pay the applicants’ taxed costs of the proceedings incurred on or after 8 September 2004 (including any reserved costs).
Background
Background to the litigation
Evidence
Evidence Before The Court
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Decision
Reasons for decision
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Ratio Decidendi
Legal Principle Established
Established by: STONE J
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