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US case looks at the Australian "fair dealing" defence & reminds us that Fair Use is not a defence in Australia

The computer world often wonders whether size counts when it comes to copyright protection. The Federal Court's decision in Dais Studio v Bullet Creative confirms that for creators of computer programs, size doesn't matter.

Loboutin loses trademark and copyright infringement case against Yves Saint Laurent.

The NSW Government Intellectual Property Framework 2020 helps NSW government agencies deal with and manage IP rights.

Publishers obviously have a great interest in the online space, although the fear that "new" media will supersede the "old" media of print has not, as yet, materialised. Nevertheless a strong online presence is an important part of most publishers' arsenal.

A strategic, planned, and holistic approach to the use of IP tools in the innovation process is critical for success.

This case is an important alert to other online hubs connecting users or facilitating trade in products incorporating IP.

There is a serious risk that content generated by AI systems could infringe the copyright of a third party.

Intellectual property news in Australia and Internationally

Article about technology (AI vs IP) and recent reports, cases and legislation of interest to NSW government lawyers.

Employer to clearly outline intellectual property ownership in employment contracts to avoid disputes.

What do the Da Vinci Code, The X Factor and The Block all have in common apart from being stunningly successful? All had to deal with highly publicised claims that they were based on ideas stolen from someone else.

A service provider who has not assigned their intellectual property still owns it, regardless of what the invoice says. Under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), the creator owns copyright by default, and ownership moves only by written assignment. Paying a designer or developer does not transfer ownership on its own. That default gives service providers real leverage where a client refuses to pay. Retention and suspension clauses turn the default into a contractual right to withhold deliverables.

Joint ownership of IP is not the only way to deal with the production and output of collaborative work.

Via social media, the musician Lorde wrongly accused Kanye West of stealing her set design: a suspended glass box.

The Copyright Act 1969 (Cth) has recently been given an overhaul to implement the recommendations of a number of copyright law reviews and Australia’s remaining obligations under the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement.

The decision in 'IceTV Pty Limited v Nine Network Australia Pty Limited' has the potential to significantly influence and change the landscape of copyright law in Australia in relation to databases and compilations.