Dundas Lawyers advises web and mobile app developers on a variety of issues. We act as advisors to organisations ranging from emerging and dynamic growth companies to ASX Listed entities.
Dundas Lawyers has advised both software developers and multinational organisations on all aspects of web and mobile app developmentand ancillary compliance issues.
Not only do our Lawyers know the law relating to web and mobile app development, we understand development itself by having run development teams maintaining large complex systems and small server side applications.
What this means is that you’ll have to spend less time explaining what it is that you are trying to do, and we will be able to spend more time explaining how you can do it!
Our legal services in this area include, for example, drafting, negotiating, settling, and litigating:
- website terms and conditions of sale;
- software development agreements:
- agile methodology; and
- traditional methodology;
- consulting agreements;
- escrow agreements;
- click through performance agreements;
- domain name disputes;
- End User Licence Agreements (EULA) for iPhone, Android and Windows Phones;
- managed services agreements;
- outsourcing agreements;
- Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements
- software licencing agreements for iPhone and Android;
- software installation, supply, and support agreements;
- systems integration agreements;
- software distribution agreements;
- support agreements;
- terms and conditions of business;
- spam reporting and compliance; and
- website terms and conditions of use.
Why choose Dundas Lawyers®?
Having exerted Blood Sweat and Years® since April 2010 we are the team you want on your side for the long term to act as the ‘bodyguard’ for your business in the web and mobile app development industry. Some of the reasons clients choose Dundas Lawyers® include:
- our Uncommon business acumen;
- our Uncommon expertise in transactional, compliance and litigious matters;
- our Uncommon expertise forensic case preparation;
- our Uncommon customer focus;
- the fact that we don’t just know law, we know business!
- how we leverage our Uncommon Nous® to provide client centric solutions.
Considering getting a lawyer to advise your business?
For a confidential, no obligation initial telephone call to find out how we can help your online business gain an uncommon advantage in web and mobile app development, please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.
Malcolm Burrows B.Bus.,MBA.,LL.B.,LL.M.,MQLS.
Legal Practice Director
T: +61 7 3221 0013 (preferred)
M: +61 419 726 535
E: mburrows@dundaslawyers.com.au
Recent insights for web and mobile app developers
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Domain name disputes – a summary of the process
A domain name is a string of text that maps to an alphanumeric IP address, enabling users to access websites through client-side software.[1] Domains can be valuable business assets, and they frequently become the subject of disputes regarding the legitimacy of their registration among organisations with competing rights.
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Misuse of confidential information in source code
In Australia, computer code can amount to confidential information as well as being subject to copyright protection. In some cases the two things overlap as was the case in decision of the Court in Optus Networks Pty Ltd v Telstra Corporation Ltd (2010) 265 ALR 281; [2010] FCAFC 21.
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The Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth)
On 30 November 2023, the Digital ID Bill 2023 (Cth) and the Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 (Digital ID Bills) were introduced in the Australian Senate. Digital IDs are designed to provide individuals with a convenient way to verify their identity when completing certain online transactions and dealing with government and certain…
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Australian legislation addresses loot boxes in video games
The Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Loot Boxes) Bill 2022 (Bill) has been tabled in the House of Representatives on the 28 November 2022. The private member’s Bill acts in response to growing support for the regulation of features and elements within video games which appear to simulate gambling.
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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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Warning – Facebook trolls ordered to pay $150k damages
An online defamation case has resulted in two trolls being ordered to pay a hefty sum in damages. Learn more about the case and the potential consequences of making false claims online.
Recent Federal Court decisions regarding web and mobile app developers
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Roadshow Films Pty Limited v Telstra Limited [2024] FCA 1388
COPYRIGHT – whether site blocking orders should be made under s 115A of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) – Held: site blocking and related orders madeOriginal article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2024/2024fca1388For more information, see the original judgement.
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Neville v Google LLC [2023] FCA 625
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for preliminary discovery pursuant to r 7.22 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) – communications made to commercial partners and contractual counterparties – potential causes of action in defamation and injurious falsehood – application substantially granted Original article available at: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2023/2023fca0625For more information, see the original judgement.
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Bing! Software Pty Ltd v Bing Technologies Pty Limited (No 4) [2024] FCA 607
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application to set aside order under r 39.05(f) of the Federal Court Rules 2011 – Where order entered in favour of the applicant – Where the applicant is no longer trading – Where the trademark is no longer registered – Where no benefit derived from the order – Where all parties…
