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There are many myths and misconceptions regarding intellectual property law that are fuelled by well-meaning amateurs.

Businesses that want to own copyright in original works created by independent contractors should actively monitor engagement documents to ensure there is an assignment of copyright.

In late 2005, gadens lawyers represented Sydney businessman Eddie Stevens who won a landmark case against Sony in the High Court that was widely-viewed as a win for gamers and chippers. Since that case, new legislation has come into force, and more legislation is being proposed, that gaming manufacturers like Sony hope will close the loophole created by Eddie's win.

Crowdsourcing could open up new ideas and possibilities by harnessing ideas which would not otherwise have been realised.

Business owners weary from endless scam and spam emails might just hit the delete button – but there is reason to be more cautious.

The High Court of England and Wales has delivered one of the first major decisions on the use of copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence models.

If you question if something is a little too close to another work, then it's best to provide credit where credit is due.

This is a robust, efficient tool for Australian copyright owners to tackle the problem of online copyright infringement.

IP Australia has increased a number of the official fees associated with trade mark applications and registrations.

This was a win for copyright owners and exclusive licensees protecting rights from pirate websites outside Australia.

While proceeding with court action may seem attractive, litigation can be expensive, tiresome and unpredictable.

The Copyright Act does not protect digitally created streams of data images and live content, which is then broadcast.

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.

The High Court’s recent decision suggests an important shift in the degree to which copyright protects compilations such as sporting fixtures and race fields.

The increasing use of digitised transmission or data signals leaves the images and sounds without copyright protection.

Copyright owners and ISPs now have clearer guidance about obtaining website-blocking orders to tackle online piracy.