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Can I Use A Company’s Logo On My Website?
Use of another’s intellectual property is generally prohibited by law. Copyright is an automatic right that exists as soon as a work is created. Trademark protection is acquired when theRead 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
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
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 the ‘Exhaustion of Rights’ Doctrine with Patents?
The Exhaustion of Rights Doctrine is the principle that extinguishes a patentee’s rights after the product has been sold. The Exhaustion of Right Doctrine has only recently been introduced toRead More
What are Movement Trademarks?
While traditional trademarks include words or images, movement trademarks are a non-conventional trademark that provides a business protection for a moving logo. Movement trademarks are often for animations or shortRead More