KAYALI FLAVOURS OF NATURE Trade Mark Opposition Decision

UKIPO Hearing Officer issued Decision O/0280/26 on 30 March 2026 in a trade mark opposition concerning KAYALI FLAVOURS OF NATURE (Figurative) covering food-related Classes 29 and 30. The decision examined Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) regarding earlier trade marks, likelihood of confusion, and imperfect recollection.

NOVA figurative trade mark opposition decision

UK Intellectual Property Office issued Decision O/0279/26 regarding opposition to the NOVA figurative trade mark (THE GOLD STANDARD IN FRENCH FRIES). Hearing Officer Ms S Wallace issued the ruling on 30 March 2026. The mark covered classes 29, 31, 35, and 39.

Blood sweat tears trade mark opposition decision

The UK Intellectual Property Office issued Decision O/0274/26 on 27 March 2026 regarding a trade mark opposition against 'Blood, sweat and tears' and 'Blood sweat & tears' (Series of Two) in Class 25. The opposition was considered under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) based on imperfect recollection of earlier trade marks. The decision addresses a specific trademark challenge proceeding rather than establishing new regulatory policy.

Airports Building Control Regulations 2025

The Australian Department of Infrastructure issued the Airports (Building Control) Regulations 2025 under the Airports Act 1996, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for building approvals at federal airports. The regulations define building approval processes, establish expert qualification requirements for building works and demolition, and set out exemptions for certain activities.

Australian Citizenship Special Residence Requirements Instrument

The Australian Department of Home Affairs issued LIN 21/069 2021, a legislative instrument specifying special residence requirements for citizenship under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007. The instrument consolidates amendments through version F2026C00270 dated 21 March 2026, maintaining the framework for determining lawful residence periods that count toward citizenship eligibility.

Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has compiled the latest version (F2026C00282) of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, effective 1 April 2026. This legislative instrument, authorised under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004, consolidates amendments to aviation security requirements including transport security programs, security designated authorisations, and weapons provisions. Regulated parties include aviation industry participants, airport operators, and air service providers.

UN Sanctions - Democratic People's Republic of Korea Regulations

Australia's DFAT maintains the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008, updated to latest version F2026C00280. The instrument implements UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea under the Charter of the United Nations Act 1945, covering export/import restrictions, financial prohibitions, vessel controls, and asset freezes on designated persons and entities.

Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

The Australian Department of Home Affairs published the latest consolidated version of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, authorized under the Customs Act 1901. This legislative instrument comprehensively lists goods whose importation is prohibited absolutely or subject to conditions, including firearms, hazardous materials, objectionable goods, and specific wildlife products.

Migration Occupations and Assessing Authorities Specification

The Department of Home Affairs issued a compilation update (F2026C00265) to the Migration Occupations and Assessing Authorities Specification Instrument 2019 (LIN 19/051). This legislative instrument specifies occupations on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List, and Regional Occupation List, and designates relevant assessing authorities for skills assessments. The amendment is primarily a citation change maintaining the instrument's currency.

Assessing authorities for subclass 494 skilled visas

The Australian Department of Home Affairs issued a consolidated version of the Migration (Assessing Authorities for Subclass 494 Visas) Instrument 2019, incorporating amendments through the Migration Legislation Amendment (Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2026. The instrument specifies which assessing authorities are approved to assess skills and qualifications for subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) visa nominations, including provisions for childcare centre managers and podiatrists.