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What is a registered design – Australian law
Learn more about registering a design in Australia and the legal rights associated with it. Understand the criteria for successful registration, the legal owner of the design, and infringement proceedings.
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Patent granted for software tracking user actions
A decision by Australian Patent Office provides insight into patentable subject matter for computer-implemented inventions. Case of Facebook, Inc. [2020] APO 19 is a successful example of technical improvement in computer-implemented method, resulting in patentability even with generic computer implementation.
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Assigning intellectual property and the right to sue
This case examines Re Taypar Pty Ltd v Benko Santic [1989] FCA 543, which determined that an assignee of intellectual property rights cannot sue for pre-assignment infringements, unless the assignment explicitly assigns a right to do so.
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Know-how vs confidential information
Understand the difference between “know-how” and confidential information when it comes to employer-employee relationships. Find out how to protect confidential trade secrets and use broad contractual terms to ensure protection. Click through to get the full details.
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Phasing out the innovation patent system
The Senate has recommended a bill that could have a major impact on small and medium-sized businesses. Find out what changes are proposed and what it could mean for your intellectual property.
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IP contracts subject to restrictive trade practice provisions
Learn how the repeal of Section 51(3) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) affects businesses licensing or assigning intellectual property (IP) rights and the penalties associated with a breach with this comprehensive guide.
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What exactly is a certification trade mark?
Learn about the differences between certification marks and standard trade marks, the complex process of obtaining one, the certification rules, and more in this comprehensive article. Discover why certification marks are important and how they can benefit your business.
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Why using your trade mark is critical
Protect your valuable intellectual property asset – your trade mark – by learning how to use it effectively and prove its use. Get the full details in this blog post.
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Baseless threats of trade mark infringement
Businesses must be aware of the legal considerations when making allegations of trade mark infringement. Learn more about the Pacific Ale Case and the two possible defences, Section 129(4) and (5) of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth), to protect your brand and avoid potential legal ramifications.
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