Sazerac Brands LLC

This matter concerned an opposition by Sazerac Brands LLC (the Opponent) to the extension of protection of an international registration application (IRDA) to Australia. The Opponent relied on grounds of opposition under sections 59 and 60 of the *Trade Marks Act 1995* (Cth).

The primary legal issue before the Registrar was whether the Opponent had established any grounds for opposing the extension of protection of the IRDA to Australia.

The Registrar determined that the Opponent had not established any of the grounds of opposition it had raised. Consequently, pursuant to regulation 17A.34N of the *Trade Marks Regulations 1995* (Cth), the Registrar decided to extend protection in respect of the goods or services listed in the IRDA. The Registrar also awarded costs against the Opponent in favour of the Holder, according to the official scale.