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Can Passing Off Protect an Unregistered Trademark?
A business, who does not own a registered trademark, must rely upon a claim of ‘passing off’ to protect their trademark. Passing off is a common law action for whenRead More
What is ‘Commercial in Confidence’?
‘Commercial in confidence’ refers to confidential commercial information between parties. It is important to legally protect the information and interests of businesses in transactions. What is confidential information? Confidential informationRead More
Can my Employees apply for Stress Leave?
Workplace conditions and arrangements may significantly impact an employee’s mental health. Reports found that mental health conditions are prevalent in Australian workplaces with 33% of financial and insurance employees experiencingRead More
How Does an AFSL Compliance Review Work?
An external AFSL compliance review can be a useful tool to ensure an AFSL holder is meeting all the legal requirements. A review can help identify and solve any complianceRead More
When does copyright protect my logo?
Logos signify brand and business identity, so it is important to ensure your logo cannot be copied without your permission. The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) provides automatic protection for manyRead More
What is Adverse Actions in the Workplace?
Adverse actions are actions taken by either an employee or an employer which are deemed unlawful by the Fair Work Act 2009 (‘FWA’). Section 342 of the FWA provides furtherRead More
What is Responsible Managers Training?
In your AFSL application you must nominate your responsible managers. The responsible managers you select must meet a specific level of skills and experience. Your responsible manager should undertake theRead More