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Social media posts are subject to the same legislation as publications and content made through traditional channels.

Regulation of music streaming companies should bring them in line with the governing of music played on the radio.

Esports is competitive video gaming, a global industry that is tipped to have a market value of over $1 billion by 2020.

In a landmark copyright case, the High Court unanimously held that IceTV did not infringe copyright by reproducing individual items of time and title information from Nine Network's weekly television schedules.

Sports and law news.

The expansion of a company into a new overseas market can be an overwhelming idea for any company, and many organisations find that they don't even know where to begin.

The Full Federal Court of Australia has handed down its appeal decision in Aldi Foods Pty Limited v Hampden Holdings I.P. Pty Limited [2026] FCAFC 103 which provides guidance regarding the application of copyright infringement principles to the packaging of look-alike products.

When musicians think about intellectual property, patent protection is often overlooked as music and performance are more commonly associated with other intellectual property rights, such as copyright and trade mark protection.

The Court will impose tough penalties where the copyright infringement is blatant and involves dishonest conduct.

British Courts have a more generous attitude towards the authors of newspaper headlines.

The High Court found that Internet Service Provider iiNet did not authorise its customers to infringe copyright.

The case reinforces the need for businesses to monitor online brand use and act promptly, while showing how the Court seeks to protect established reputations through targeted, practical remedies.

High Court proceedings in Roadshaw v iiNet will shed light on issues of copyright

At the moment the case doesn't have any application to copyright law in Australia, unless of course, the Klingons invade.

Two media companies have been ordered to pay $1.2 million in damages to a freelance photojournalist.

The court determined that Pokémon (TPCI) could not show that it suffered loss or damage, so damages were only nominal.

With the London Olympics approaching advertisers must be careful how they associate themselves with the Olympic brand.