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Who holds ownership of the code?
Understand who owns the computer code used in software development projects. Consider employee or contractor engagement, joint ownership, and assignment of copyright to ensure your project is protected.
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A guide to intellectual property
This article provides an overview of the grounds of invalidity available for revoking a patent, including lack of novelty, inventive/innovative step, usefulness, secret use, manner of manufacture, fraud, false suggestion/misrepresentation, sufficiency, fair basis, and best method.
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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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Government’s response to Productivity Commission’s report on intellectual property
The Australian Government is taking steps to shape the future of intellectual property rights. Find out what changes are being proposed and how they could affect you.
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Preventing ex-employees from using your client list
This article examines a Federal Court of Australia decision to grant an interlocutory injunction against a former employee. Learn how the Court reached its decision, what businesses can take away from the case, and find out how to protect your business from similar breaches.
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What if neither party in proceedings takes a step?
The Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) (UCPR) outline considerations and rules for a period of inactivity when continuing legal proceedings in the Queensland Courts. Learn more about what to consider when continuing proceedings.
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What is the Meaning of Personal Information
Court discussed meaning of “personal info” and when identity can be ascertained. Didn’t define when metadata is personal info, but determined Section 6(1) of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) was substantial in making determination.
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Proposed changes to the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
The Copyright Amendment (Disability Access and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (Bill) modernises copyright laws and provides greater access to culturally significant materials. Learn more about how this bill could affect the education, libraries and archives sectors, and how it could provide improved access to copyright material for persons with a disability.
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Groundless copyright infringement threats
This article explores the legal implications of copyright threats, offering guidance on how to protect your intellectual property, and what to do when facing an infringement. Discover valuable insight into the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and how to obtain relief.
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