Australia: Copyright

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined the Australian Government's intended national approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The proposals bring responsibility...

This month's intellectual property updates explore critical questions at the intersection of AI, trade marks, and creative rights. From the meaning of honest concurrent use in Australian trade mark law to the evidentiary implications of ChatGPT prompts, these articles examine how traditional IP principles apply to modern challenges. The collection also delves into AI music training compensation, nostalgic brand revivals like the Toyota Cressida, and the famous UB40 band-name dispute that illustrates passing

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.

In this article we do a deep dive on key legal issues when buying a software business in Australia.

Copyright Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Australia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Federal Government announced that it will not introduce a TDM exemption into its copyright law, reinforcing a restrictive stance on copyright during the global AI boom.

IP Australia proposed wide-reaching changes to the Design registration regime.

IP asset holders across Australia should all be readily aware of the key changes as they come into effect.

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