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Discussion about the current dilemma over who controls the rights to reproduce the Aboriginal flag on clothing.

The IP-related provisions of the ChAFTA will enhance the excellent opportunities for Australians doing business in China.

This article explores five potential legal risks that can occur where a business uses social media for its advertising.

The Federal Court has found against Mayne Industries Pty Ltd in their trade mark dispute with Advanced Engineering Group Pty Ltd.

This Discussion Paper outlines three separate draft proposals to amend the Copyright Act to address online piracy.

The most significant single set of reforms to Australia's intellectual property (IP) laws in years are now in place.

While you may think it is easier to replicate a project builder's plans, you may infringe copyright in those plans.

This article is an overview of key proposed IP changes, the likely impact and five takeaways for your organisation.

It is a misconception that material posted on the internet can be freely copied.

This is a short summary of the current position taken by the intellectual property offices in a number of key markets.

eSports organisers should first obtain permission (a licence) from the developer to reproduce the copyrighted material.

Late last year, owners of copyright in various films and television programs successfully applied to the Federal Court of Australia for orders requiring a number of Australian ISPs to take steps to block access to five overseas copyright-infringing sites.

The recent High Court decision in favour of IceTV will have far reaching implications for all Australians. As might be expected it contains an interesting discussion about the concepts of copyright law and when copyright is created.

Last Halloween’s news that lawyers for Warner Bros wrote a ‘cease and desist’ letter to Ms Marmite Lover, a single Mum in the UK, who was planning to host a Harry Potter themed dinner party (complete with butterbeer and pumpkin soup) received worldwide media coverage, perhaps focussing on the irony of the former single Mum, JK Rowling, seeking to restrain another single Mum from eking out an existence or just being the "fun police". However the story raises some interesting questions: Can you ho

A strategic approach to managing IP rights – protection and enforcement – underpins these five key lessons from the GFC.

On 24 March 2020, the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill 2020 received Royal Assent.

There is momentum for legislative change, so investors and interested parties should stay alert for any reforms.