Who Uses an AFSL?
An Australian Financial Service Licence (AFSL) allows you to conduct a financial services business. Under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) you are required to use an AFSL if you areRead More
Basic Facts about Australian Copyright Law ©
As a form of intellectual property, copyright is a bundle of rights that allows owners to manage the way others use their work. Artists rely upon copyright law to protectRead More
How Do I Obtain an AFS Licence?
In order to legally conduct a financial services business, you need an Australian financial services (AFS) licence. An AFS licence allows you to carry out a range of activities includingRead More
What is a Gift Deed?
What is a Gift Deed? A Gift Deed or a Deed of Gift is a document that transfers property from one person (the ‘gifter’ or the ‘donor’) to another individualRead More
What are the legal requirements around using influencers?
Influencer marketing has become a popularised method to promote brands, goods and services due to the rapid growth of social media platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram. It isRead More
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
