article_snippet.sent: The case between Owner Chernae Noonan and BeneFit was heard in the Australian Trade Marks Office earlier this year in February and ruled in the Queensland woman's favour.
article_snippet.sent: Lawyers for BeneFit told the Australian Trade Marks Office BeneFit had already trademarked the term in Hong Kong and Mexico, and had been using the name in BeneFit United States stores since 2003.
article_snippet.sent: Daily Mail Australia has contacted Owner Chernae Noonan for further comment but Owner Chernae Noonan did not wish to as BeneFit is appealing the decision.
highlights_snippet.sent: BeneFit are appealing the decision made by Australian Trade Marks Office .