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The importance of evidence
This article explores the different types of evidence and their importance in civil and intellectual property litigation. Learn more about the rules of evidence and how they apply to your case by reading the full article.
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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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ASIC issues statement on Initial Coin Offering
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission releases an Information Sheet to help companies with Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), but Commissioner John Price warns of the speculative and unregulated nature of investing in them.
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Value shifting in commercial transactions explained
Value shifting is an important tax consideration in Australia. This article outlines the general regime and exemptions, as well as Australian Taxation Office (ATO) resources for guidance.
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Can a third party be held accountable for breaching director duties?
This article examines how the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) holds third parties “knowingly involved” in director misconduct accountable. Learn more about the tests, cases, and damages that can result from company business gone wrong.
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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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What are your disclosure obligations?
Litigation proceedings in Queensland are subject to disclosure obligations. This article explains when disclosure is due, what documents must be disclosed, and documents that do not need to be disclosed under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld).
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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.





