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Discovery process in the Federal Court of Australia
Discover the process for seeking documents in the Federal Court of Australia. Learn about the roles of the parties, criteria for standard and non-standard discovery, and the process of giving discovery. Get the full details on the Federal Court Rules 2011 and its revised regime for discovery.
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Patents, grace periods and revocation explained
Disclosure of an invention prior to applying for a patent can have serious implications. Learn more from Dundas Lawyers to understand the important considerations, including the twelve (12) month grace period and its effect on revocation.
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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.
