When are Directors Liable for Misleading or Deceptive Conduct, Passing off, Trade Mark Infringement or Unconscionable Conduct?
“What is the line between inspiration and appropriation?”
NFT’s Explained: The Intellectual Property Implications of Licencing Digital Assets Through Blockchain
On 11 March 2021, digital artist Beeple sold a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) of his artwork for $69 million USD.[1] According to Christie’s, the auction house behind the sale, Beeple, is now among the top…
Fee Increases for Trade Marks
IP Australia has undertaken a review of its fees and has advised of several fee increases in relation to trade marks which will take effect on 1 October 2020. Fee structure The last change to IP…
“Confidential” Means Confidential
Crown Resorts V Zantran Clauses requiring parties to keep information confidential are frequently found in contracts. These may typically be contracts of employment, but also many other contracts.…
Who Owns Intellectual Property? Employer or Employee
Disputes between employers and employees as to who owns the intellectual property (“IP”) developed by an employee have been frequent causes for litigation in Australia and elsewhere. Some general…
EU’s Request for Geographical Indications Protection may Affect your Products or Trade Marks
If your business produces or deals in food or beverages, then the European Union’s (EU) requests regarding Geographical Indications (GIs) as part of Australia’s free-trade negotiations with the EU…
Direct Marketing and Data Sharing: Shahin v BP Australia
Direct marketing is a prevalent and ever-increasing aspect of life in this digital age. Direct marketing does not, of course, have to be digital but that is generally the method used to get marketing…
Top Tips for Creating Your Trade Mark
A trade mark can be a valuable asset for any business. Google’s trade mark, for example, is worth an estimated $167.7 billion, while Facebook’s trade mark, ranking only fifth, has an estimated value…
Using the PPSR to Protect Your Deposit
How PPSR usually works The most common use of the Personal Properties Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”) is for entities to register a ‘security interest’ in property over which they have taken security…
Registration of Everything (Commonwealth) Bill
Business names and trading names on the ABR
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