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Legislation
Recent insights for digital marketers
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Use of the © (copyright) symbol
It is something that is often overlooked, however it is considered best practice to add a copyright statement and the little © symbol (Copyright Statement) on any literary or artistic works (Works) that a business publishes and asserts that it owns. Under Australian law, the “material form” of all original Works is automatically protected by…
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Australian Court: AI can’t be “inventor” in Australian patent
The Federal Court of Australia has made a groundbreaking ruling on the patentability of works created by Artificial Intelligence. Explore the implications of this decision and what it could mean for the future of patent law.
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Is social media chat log a document in Federal Court?
The Federal Court has addressed the hearsay rule exception of using a log from an instant messaging platform to prove the identity of the sender, date, time of the message, and contents of the statement.
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Legal risks inherent in the In-App Purchase business model
Software developers and publishers are offering users the chance to make In-App Purchases within their software, but there are legal risks involved. Learn how to protect yourself and your business by understanding the requirements of distribution platforms and Australian consumer law.
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Legal issues of gamification
Gamification is a popular way to engage customers, but there are many legal issues to consider. This article looks at those issues and offers advice on how to get started.
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Social media rant costs respondent upwards of $350k!
Posting unsubstantiated allegations on social media can be risky. Learn about the consequences of a case in which a business was found to have misled and deceived customers, and how to protect yourself from similar situations. Read the full article to find out more.
Recent Federal Court decisions regarding digital marketers
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Google LLC v Defteros [2022] HCA 27 (17 August 2022)
For more information, see the original judgement.
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Commissioner for Consumer Affairs (SA) v Star Plus Group Pty Ltd (in liq) [2023] FCA 778
CONSUMER LAW – Application by regulator for declaratory and injunctive relief together with the imposition of pecuniary penalties for conduct by the respondents – where respondents posted fake consumer testimonials and reviews of their business to comparator websites – where respondents provided false tax invoices to a comparator website in order to post false testimonials…
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Roadshow Films Pty Ltd v Telstra Limited [2024] FCA 246
COPYRIGHT – whether site blocking orders should be made under s 115A of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) Held: site blocking and related orders made Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2024/2024fca0246For more information, see the original judgement.
