On 25 September 2014, 9-months after Court proceedings commenced, Peter Banki telephoned Christian and started the call with, “I’m Peter Banki James, that’s B,A,N,K,I.” Mr Banki went onto say he was currently speaking with his clients about giving Christian some financial compensation to end the trademark dispute and Christian would need to consent to orders BHF were seeking at a hearing the next day.
Mr Banki sent proposed bogus orders by email to Christian after the telephone call and at the hearing the next day BHF counsel tried to convince the Court Christian gave consent to Mr Banki.
BHF wrongly attempted to have the Court make extraterritorial orders in order to remove the a-sashi.com url and website. Mr Banki deliberately provided false information to the Court claiming Christian gave consent. Mr Banki’s attempt to have bogus court orders granted failed and the orders BHF sought were never granted.
In 2021 Mr Banki no longer practices as a trademark attorney with BHF and recently launched a new business named The Olive Rooms that is listed at the same address as BHF. Mr Banki claims he now focuses on using his experience to mediate disputes. The Olive Rooms website describes the BHF premises as “purpose-built premises for dispute resolution” and promotes “discounted room hire rates” with “natural light” and features an olive tree in reception.
Mr Banki’s misconduct and lack of expertise in settling his clients trademark dispute with Christian contributed to BHF no longer being listed as the legal representatives for Nestlé trademarks at IP Australia after 15+ years of representation.
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