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For authors, being aware of the moral rights to proper attribution and not to be falsely attributed is important to avoid unnecessary potential disputes with parties using their work.

Intellectual property holding companies are commonly used in large multinational groups. An intellectual property holding company is established to hold all or most of the intellectual property of a company group.

Certain issues proved particularly popular in 2015 and we take a look back at our top 20 most viewed articles from 2015.

February 2010 decision of the Federal Court in Telstra Corporation Limited & Anor v Phone Directories Company Pty Ltd & Ors [2010] FCA 44 (Telstra Directories Case) raises significant obstacles to any party seeking to establish copyright in databases compiled from factual information.

IP Australia's 2026 Australian IP Report reveals record-breaking trade mark and design filings, shifts in international application patterns, and the growing influence of AI and energy technologies on Australia's intellectual property landscape. The report demonstrates strong links between IP rights ownership and economic benefits for Australian businesses, particularly in early-stage ventures and design-intensive sectors.

The Australian parliament has announced its intention to make amendments to the Patents Act to ensure that researchers and businesses can accelerate the pace of innovation.

Overview of recent activity relating to patents, trade marks, designs and copyright.

Copyright protection in Australia is automatic under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) for original works, but trade marks must be actively registered and defended, as the owner is responsible for monitoring the market and taking action against infringement.

These changes will open Australia's IP protection regimes to encourage innovation from Australian companies and others.

Learn how existing laws apply and how to safeguard your organisation's IP rights.

The 2023 Report is aimed at promoting awareness of IP rights and discussing the latest IP statistics.

When purchasing a business with IP, you should assess the quality of the IP to consider how it could be beneficial.

In advertising at the last federal election, Clive Palmer and the UAP used a jingle called "Aussies Not Gonna Cop It".

The issues brought about by AI-generated content have not yet been widely considered.

Last year saw a number of interesting developments in the intellectual property space, thanks to some groundbreaking copyright and trade mark Court decisions. As 2011 begins, we thought it would be a good idea to recap on some of the key issues that arose in 2010.

Design registrations remain one of the most underutilized intellectual property tools, yet they offer businesses fast, affordable protection against competitors copying product designs. With record-high filings in 2025 and major brands increasingly relying on them, understanding why design registrations outperform patents, trademarks, and copyright in protecting visual product features could be the competitive advantage your business needs.

Hansen Beverage Company has failed at first instance in the Federal Court to establish its claims of misleading and deceptive conduct and passing off against Bickfords with regard to its branding of a range of energy drinks for sale in Australia as MONSTER.