An application for an extension of time was accepted because the actions were held to be reasonable, prompt and diligent.

These new official trade mark fee changes will soon bring IP Australia into line with other international IP offices.

This article identifies the key branding considerations for Australian companies involved in business with China.

The major issue in this case turned on the quantum of damages and many aspects of that particular issue were in contest.

The recent Financial Systems Inquiry (FSI) Interim Report suggests that Chapter 11 would not be beneficial to Australia.

The PPSA's two-year transitional period that granted temporary protection to interests in personal property expires on 31 January 2014.

New Zealand is leading the way for Australia in the ongoing battle against unsolicited invoices and trade mark scammers.

This article takes a look at the decision in The Commonwealth Bank of Australia trading as Bankwest v Ross & Ors [2014].

Email evidence proved that his employment had ended for performance, not for complaining of bullying and harassment.

Employers who propose discriminating against applicants because of a criminal record should tread carefully.

The PPS Regime will have a far reaching affect on dealings with various forms of personal property.

If you value your brand and truly want it to thrive, you really should protect it with a trade mark registration.

If your business will be impacted by the new regime, you should ensure you understand and plan for your new obligations.

Employers should be aware of this decision so as to manage casual to permanent conversion requests when the time comes.

There are still complexities in the interplay between local insolvency laws and the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.

The penalty on Koyo illustrates the risks of price fixing offences that can arise out of industry association meetings.

The decision demonstrates the need for an injury to be a foreseeable risk to establish liability against an employer.

The Government proposes to implement the Sansom Review recommendations in a staged manner over the next three years.

BP has encountered another setback in its quest to obtain trade mark protection for the brand colour in Australia.

In NSW, it is an offence to occupy a new building or part of a new building unless an occupation certificate is issued.