After Optus launched merchandise named Mobile Boost and Internet Boost, Boost Mobile took exception to using the “Boost” title. Shortly after, an injunction was issued stopping Optus from utilizing the Boost title; nonetheless, that is solely a short-term measure.
Today, a joint assertion has been issued by Boost and Optus noting the matter is now settled:
Boost Tel Pty Limited and Singtel Optus Pty Limited have resolved their dispute regarding Boost Tel’s BOOST commerce marks. Boost Tel had alleged that the launch of latest instruments by Optus beneath the names ‘Optus Internet Boost’ and ‘Optus Mobile Boost’ was an infringement of its commerce mark rights. The matter was attributable to be heard in the Federal Court on 20 June 2023. Optus denies it engaged in any commerce mark infringement however for industrial causes it has determined to relaunch these instruments beneath completely different names. The phrases of settlement are confidential.
On the floor, it could appear that Boost has come out higher in the cope with Optus relaunching the merchandise beneath a completely different title. Unfortunately for events, the main points are unlikely to be launched.