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Revisiting software as a service agreement
Discover the legal considerations of commercialising a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) Agreement as a business model. Uncover the key issues to consider when going to market with a SaaS offering, such as subscription terms, service levels, data handling, intellectual property (IP) in customizations, and more.
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Managed service agreements for IT businesses
A Managed Services Agreement (MSA) outlines the roles and responsibilities of IT services provider and client, detailing services, payment, security, and more. It helps mitigate risks and ensure both parties are clear on expectations.
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When to complain about domestic building work
MacFarlane v QBCC [2019] QCAT 408 highlights the need to understand and adhere to time limits in Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 to preserve rights to compensation and direction to rectify defective domestic building work.
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Director’s identification numbers to become a reality
On 12 June 2020, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Act 2020 introduced the requirement for all Australian company directors to have a “Director Identification Number” (DIN). The DIN will become a single identifier for each director across all of their office holdings with the true identity of each director is verified…
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What are software licence agreements?
A Software Licence Agreement (SLA) is a contract between two parties granting the right to use software. Learn more about common clauses, legal issues, and how to protect yourself when drafting the agreement.
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Directions to rectify defective domestic building work – part 1
Understand the timeframes and importance of making a complaint to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld). Find out more about the checks and timeframes that protect home owners when making a major financial decision.
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Top 11 legal tips for selling a technology business
These tips include asset sale or share sale, intellectual property ownership, legal and accounting due diligence, change of control issues, restraint of trade clauses, key personnel, and more.
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s115A Copyright Act – infringement outside Australia
This article examines the concept of shareholder oppression and provides examples of when the Court has found oppressive conduct, as well as when it has not. It also outlines the remedies the Court prefers when faced with oppressive conduct.
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Do meta tags amount to trade mark infringement?
Find out how the case of Accor Australia & New Zealand Hospitality Pty Ltd v Liv Pty Ltd [2015] FCA 554 highlights the potential risk of trademark infringements to businesses. Read more to discover the case background, takeaways, and tips to protect your business.
