Happy birthday song ruled public property
30 September 2015With a prominent music company losing its rights to the Happy Birthday song, a contested copyright can prove costly. Discussing your options with lawyers can help protect your profits.
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Who owns the copyright of a selfie?
29 September 2015A lawsuit between animal rights activists and a wildlife photographer highlights the complex nature of copyright law.
What can Jarryd Hayne teach us about IP law?
24 September 2015Celebrities, such as Jarryd Hayne, are good examples of how registering a trademark can give you further control over your brand or idea.
New guide aims to facilitate easier understanding of IP law
16 September 2015An Australian government framework has been developed with the aim of making collaboration between businesses and researchers easier.
Online piracy attracting fewer Australians
09 September 2015Online piracy in Australia is reportedly decreasing, with more Australians preferring pay-per-view subscription services.
What can reality TV tell us about copyright law?
03 September 2015Can a television show concept be protected under copyright law? Two cooking reality shows go head-to-head in court.
Are our current intellectual property laws competent?
02 September 2015An inquiry has been launched to explore Australia's current intellectual property arrangements support Australian businesses as well as they could be.
Australian Businesses successfully sue Chinese Counterfeit Product in China
29 August 2015An Australian company recently discovered it was the victim of overseas counterfeiting or patent infringement. What do you need to know?
Google patent search update expected to foster innovation
21 July 2015Google has updated its patent search engine, allowing people to get a head start on the process before consulting a patent attorney.
What are the most common forms of copyright infringement?
16 July 2015The internet has been both a blessing and a curse for content creators and has set new challenges for copyright law in Australia.