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The right to enforce a duty of confidence is recognised in major common law jurisdictions with similar pre-conditions.

Google has announced that it will allow the use of trade marks as keywords in its AdWords programme from 23 April 2013.

There was no evidence that the plaintiff had taken information with him when he left the first applicant's employment.

Their IP strategy is a key driver in their mission to innovate and excel in the construction technology industry.

Innovation should be key in your business strategy, but it has commercial value only when it satisfies market needs.

Restraint of trade clauses in contracts of employment have never been more enforceable, particularly in Victoria.

This case was a timely reminder that companies should check they have sufficient policies and procedures to protect IP.

This decision may prompt businesses to rethink current employees' restraint clauses to protect confidential information.

Commercial enterprises in building and other spheres will always risk having their confidential information misused.

Agribusinesses must consider risk management strategies to protect intellectual property in new processes or products.

A non-disclosure agreement, an NDA or a confidentiality agreement should be used when you share sensitive information.

The decision highlights the benefit for all businesses to protect IP with adequately drafted employment agreements.

Your website can represent a significant danger to your own IP and a potential source of exposure to litigation by others. .

An emerging company or tech start-up could have valuable assets in its trade marks, patents, copyright or designs.

IP asset holders across Australia should all be readily aware of the key changes as they come into effect.

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The costs incurred were potentially prohibitive for smaller companies, so employers should also consider alternatives.