Netflix reality series ‘Byron Baes’ hits trademark snag
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Global streaming service Netflix’s first Australian reality series
Byron Baes has hit another snag after a Bondi-based children’s business opposed a trademark application related to the show.
Nearly five months after Netflix requested use of the words ‘Byron Baes’ for entertainment services, Teena Zerefos Waldron, the owner of children’s store Bondi Beach Baby, has filed an application opposing the trademark. The reason for the opposition to the trademark is unclear, but Ms Waldron does sell ‘Bae Bibs’ for babies.
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âTheyâve got a big fight on their handsâ: US giant Netflix gets dose of reality in Byron Bay
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Byron Baeswas supposed to be one of Netflixâs most celebrated productions - a local reality show that would send a strong signal that the global streaming giant was committed to investing in Australian content. Instead, it has caused anger in one of NSWâs most famous coastal towns.
A group of locals has united to try and stop the $US242 billion ($313 billion) streaming serviceâs attempt to create its first locally-commissioned reality series and some of Byron Bayâs most popular cafes, restaurants and clothing stores are refusing to sign filming permits.
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20:24 EDT, 1 April 2021
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A furious shopper allegedly punched a security guard in the face after he was told he had to wear a mask into a shopping centre after a coronavirus outbreak.
The 47-year-old man walked into a shopping centre in Lismore, near Byron Bay on the NSW north coast, about 12.40pm on Thursday.
He was stopped by a security guard and offered a free mask to wear inside, but instead allegedly punched him in the face.
A man has been charged after allegedly punching a security guard and bystanders at a Lismore shopping centre (pictured) when he was told to wear a face mask