Sky Channel Pty Ltd v Palmer [2003] FCA 1246

Sky Channel Pty Ltd v Palmer [2003] FCA 1246

There is a serious question to be tried as to whether the respondent has contravened s 135ANA of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth); therefore, ex parte interlocutory relief, including injunctive relief, a preservation order, delivery up, and Norwich Pharmacal relief, is warranted.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
31 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Intellectual Property/copyright Interlocutory Application / Ex Parte Interlocutory Orders
Outcome
ex parte interlocutory relief granted
Legal Topics
['use of Broadcast Decoding Device' 'norwich Pharmacal Relief' 'interlocutory Injunction' 'preservation Order' 'delivery Up']
['intellectual Property' 'copyright Law'] ['use of Broadcast Decoding Device' 'norwich Pharmacal Relief' 'interlocutory Injunction' 'preservation Order' 'delivery Up']

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Procedural Posture

Intellectual Property/copyright Interlocutory Application / Ex Parte Interlocutory Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the respondent contravened s 135ANA of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) by using a broadcast decoding device for business purposes' 'Whether interlocutory relief should be granted' 'Whether Norwich Pharmacal relief is appropriate']

Ratio Decidendi

There is a serious question to be tried as to whether the respondent has contravened s 135ANA of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth); therefore, ex parte interlocutory relief, including injunctive relief, a preservation order, delivery up, and Norwich Pharmacal relief, is warranted.

Court Disposition

ex parte interlocutory relief granted

Orders

  • ['Respondent restrained from using, moving, or destroying any smartcards, set top boxes and converters in his possession except in compliance with the orders.' "Respondent to deliver up by 1.00 pm on 4 November 2003 any smartcard and set top box in his possession to Applicants' Agent; items to remain in possession...