868 results found

Australian copyright law is set to advance in the face of ever-changing technology and use of copyright material. Australian copyright law is often criticised as being far behind the pace of technological developments in the use and abuse of copyright material.

Using even a small proportion of third party software without a licence could be held to be copyright infringement.

A recent decision of the Federal Court illustrates how the convergence of technologies is affecting trade mark law, recognising that, under certain circumstances, the scope of registered trade mark protection may be expanded to include the use of a trade mark in relation to new technologies which were not being used or necessarily contemplated by the applicant at the time the original trade mark application was filed.

Optus' TV Now service did not infringe copyright in the broadcasts of the games in the ways the rightholders alleged.

The ICC is calling on governments to launch new e-commerce negotiations ahead of the WTO next Ministerial Conference.

This article discusses potential uses of new sources of electronic evidence with the growth in data storage technologies.

The increasing popularity of cloud-based technology and services has significant implications for business communications.

The unfortunate reality is that most commercial managers and lawyers do not speak the same language when it comes to effectively communicating. As a result, clients complain that lawyers do not listen, are slow, charge too much, delegate excessively and slow down transactions.

The Australian Communications & Media Authority, together with five leading internet service providers, has launched a trial initiative to combat the use by hackers of infected computers to send spam, collect personal information and commit other online crimes.

A new Office of e-Safety Commissioner will have the power to address cyber-bullying and could issue substantial fines.

Different mechanisms have developed to make it simpler, easier and cheaper for businesses to deal with cybersquatting.

Emojis add another dimension of unpredictability to communications already requiring caution than traditional mail. .

Cloud computing will allow any new e-government services to be rolled out quickly, economically and with lower risk.

Businesses must ensure the accuracy of statements posted on their social media sites.

Australian Government agencies will need to consider the carbon footprint of their ICT, although the rules are yet to be developed.

Google and other digital giants have power, but cannot be trusted to demonstrate a reasonable level of social conscience.

The Australian Government's proposed digital duty of care reforms would extend online safety obligations far beyond social media platforms to encompass any business operating websites, digital platforms, or AI-enabled tools. Rather than simply responding to complaints, businesses would need to proactively identify foreseeable risks and implement safeguards, with substantial penalties for non-compliance reaching up to $109.2 million for companies. The exposure draft introduces a fundamental shift from reacti