Intellectual Property
Andrew Stewart
ALRC releases copyright recommendations
Andrew Stewart, Partner
Baker & McKenzie
Yesterday the Australian Law Reform Commission released its recommendations on copyright in the digital economy. Andrew Steward discusses the main proposals and the potential impacts on business.
Thu, 6 Jun 2013 11:00am
Melinda Upton and Arlene Tansey
Parallel imports a concern for fashion retailers
Melinda Upton, Partner at DLA Piper and Arlene Tansey, Non-Executive Director at Pacific Brands
DLA Piper Australia
There are a number of challenges facing fashion brands both in Australia and globally. Melinda and Arlene discuss these challenges from both the IP perspective and from a brand perspective.
Fri, 24 May 2013 10:30am
Eliza Mallon
UK changes copyright act for orphan works
Eliza Mallon, Associate Lawyer
Griffith Hack
The UK has just passed legislation making it easier for content providers to use orphaned works. Eliza discusses the new law, the impact on social media sites and whether we could see something similar here in Australia.
Wed, 15 May 2013 4:20pm
Lily Pank
Protect your brand: get a trade mark
Lily Pank, Partner
Brown Wright Stein Lawyers
Protecting your brand is an important step for business success. Lily talks about the difference between registering a brand and registering a business name and some general tips on trade mark registration.
Thu, 2 May 2013 2:15pm
Tim Heberden
IP value missing from balance sheets
Tim Heberden, IP Valuation Director
Griffith Hack
Despite the ASX 100 having a combined intellectual property value of 280 billion dollars only 10% appears on balance sheets. Tim discusses the problems with this and the importance of valuing IP assets properly.
Wed, 1 May 2013 10:45am
Noelene Treloar
Bar raised for patents and trade marks
Noelene Treloar, Associate
M + K Lawyers
With the Raising the Bar legislation set to commence on 15 April 2013, Noelene discusses the main changes that will come through for patent and trade mark owners and also notes some of the key things that should be done prior to this time.
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 8:45am
Judith Miller
ACCC reviews unfair contract terms
Judith Miller, Partner
DLA Piper Australia
The ACCC has recently conducted a review of unfair contract terms and a number of those terms are commonly used by online retailers. Judith Miller discusses some of the concerning terms and provides some compliance tips.
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 5:30pm
Kellie Stonier
Piracy: Innovation wins over 3 Strikes
Kellie Stonier, Senior Associate
Griffith Hack
With the United States launching an anti-piracy strikes system, Kellie looks at the continuing battle against copyright infringement and whether anti-piracy strategies or innovation is leading the way.
Mon, 4 Mar 2013 1:30pm
Dr Trevor Davies
Win for gene patents in Federal Court
Dr Trevor Davies, Partner at Allens
Allens
In a win for gene patents, the Federal Court has ruled that genetic material isolated from the body can be a patentable invention.
Mon, 18 Feb 2013 4:30pm
Kellie Stonier
Radio to pay for internet streaming
Kellie Stonier, Senior Associate
Griffith Hack
Radio stations will now be forced to extra royalties for internet streaming following a decision of the Full Federal Court. Kellie Stonier discusses the case and the implications for certain radio stations.
Mon, 18 Feb 2013 1:30pm
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