Rear Window
Justin Hemmes’ fight for the heart of the Establishment
The hospitality baron is locked in a battle with a wealthy cattle farmer over naming rights.
Mark Di StefanoColumnistThere are few more well-known faces on Sydney’s social scene than Justin Hemmes. That’s because it can sometimes feel like he owns half its nightlife venues.
That’s the Hemmes in full view. But rolling on in the Federal Court just off-stage is a battle for a trademark that’s veering into wacky places.
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Mark Di Stefano is Rear Window columnist, based in the Sydney newsroom. He previously worked at BuzzFeed, the Financial Times and The Information before joining the Financial Review as a media and tech correspondent. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mark.distefano@afr.com
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