All Articles From Sandy Donaldson
The Case For IP Changes – Productivity Commission Intellectual Property Report
The Productivity Commission Enquiry Report on Intellectual Property Arrangements was presented to Parliament on 20 December 2015 following a long period of consultation and many submissions. The…
Trade Mark Lessons From 2016 – Take-aways for 2017
As with any year, 2016 gave us a fair amount of activity in the intellectual property space. The end of 2016 saw the handing down of the Productivity Commissions Inquiry Report into Intellectual…
Wild Geese Wines: The Bird Has Flown
Removal of Trade Marks for Non-Use A recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia is the latest round in a long‑running fight in Australia and elsewhere between the owners…
China and SA Now
It is no longer a question of “why China”, it is now the time to consider “how China”. South Australian businesses need to be China ready. Thanks to China Southern Airlines, Adelaide will receive…
Making the Most out of a Producer’s Licence
The basic Producer’s Licence authorises a licensee to sell their own product either on licensed premises at any time for consumption off the premises or at any time through direct sales…
Confidentiality
Why you need it, and how to get it
Unfair Contract Terms - Are You Ready?
Time is running out to review your contracts for unfair terms
Measuring Instruments Suitable for Use in Trade
Do you sell or use a measuring instrument? If so, have you been approved by the National Measurement Institute (MNI) to do so? Under the National Measurement Act 1960 (Cth), every measuring…
The Panama Papers – Are You Next?
Amendments to the Privacy Act for Serious Breaches
Wills for Different Countries
International Wills vs Concurrent Wills Do you live in Australia and have assets overseas? What happens to the assets when you die? Making a will is highly recommended, particularly if a person has…
DWFT Report
The DWFT Report is a comprehensive publication containing news, commentary and analysis of significant contemporary legal issues impacting the Australian business community.
