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Moral Rights and Films – McCallum v Projector Films Pty Ltd

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.

PA

Piper Alderman

Australian Productivity Commission Proposes Text & Data Mining Exception To Copyright Infringement For AI Training

In response to a request to identify ‘priority reforms' under the Australian Government's productivity growth agenda, on 5 August 2025 the Productivity Commission released an interim report...

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Busted! Melbourne International Film Festival Director Subject To Urgent Interlocutory Injunction Over Moral Rights

On 6 August 2025, the Federal Court of Australia (the Court) ordered that Projector Films Pty Ltd and director David Ngo (the Respondents)...

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Understanding intellectual property in the construction industry

Relevance of IP in the construction sector and highlight common issues that can arise when IP rights are not clearly understood or properly managed.

Australia Real Estate

HR

Holding Redlich

Latest Statistics In The 2025 IP Australia Intellectual Property Report

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Do you own those images?

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd v Motorola Solutions Inc: Cracking the code on "Substantial Part"

PA

Piper Alderman

Spicing Up Protection: Who Owns Your Recipe?

BP

Bartier Perry

Recent decision on copyright infringement: A puff piece

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

IP and The Gambler

MP

Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Copyright Comparative Guide

HW

Hall & Wilcox

What's in a game? Technological protection measures under the Copyright Act

PA

Piper Alderman

Intellectual property enforcement trends positive for foreign entities

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Intellectual property in commercial contract templates

HR

Holding Redlich

Australian Productivity Commission Proposes Text & Data Mining Exception To Copyright Infringement For AI Training

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Aboriginal Death in Police Custody Alice Springs

Australia Criminal

OC

O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

Australia Criminal

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 29 Gender-based Undervaluation And Its Impact On Modern Award Rates Of Pay (Video)

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

High Court raises the bar on genuine redundancy: Implications of Helensburgh Coal v Bartley & Ors

Australia Employment

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Australia | Design protection: IP Australia's bold reforms for the Digital Age

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

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Being assertive comes at a price – IP Australia fee hike

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

M

McCabes

Does my employer own my intellectual property?

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

L

LegalVision

Game of phones: 7 things to consider when developing an app

When developing an app, focus on understanding your users and their needs.

L

LegalVision

When can I use another company's logo on my website?

L

LegalVision

To The Point: Technology & Digitalisation | June 2024

European Union IP

SA

Schoenherr Attorneys at Law

Defences to copyright infringement – What is a "Service for the Commonwealth or State"?

PA

Piper Alderman

Protecting your brand from counterfeits

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

IP Australia releases 2024 Intellectual Property Report

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Who owns images on social media?

Australia Media & IT

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Stacks Law Firm

Navigating intellectual property rights: Alex and Jordan's strategic edge in innovation

Australia Real Estate

SL

Sajen Legal

Ten top tips for buying a business with intellectual property

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Chou v Metstech Pty Limited – Copyright Identification

PA

Piper Alderman

Hallucinating AI may dilute trade mark value

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Navigating intellectual property rights: Alex and Jordan's strategic edge in innovation

Their IP strategy is a key driver in their mission to innovate and excel in the construction technology industry.

Australia Real Estate

SL

Sajen Legal

Ten top tips for buying a business with intellectual property

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

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

Chou v Metstech Pty Limited – Copyright Identification

Identifying the manner in which an idea is expressed is of critical importance for any copyright enforcement.

PA

Piper Alderman

Hallucinating AI may dilute trade mark value

The concept of dilution in a strict sense is arguably not recognised under Australian trade mark law.

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

Can I claim copyright if I write a novel or research paper using generative AI?

S

Stacks Law Firm

A new dawn of time? The delicate dance between AI and copyright.

San Francisco court is considering whether the utilisation of copyrighted texts to train ChatGPT is a violation of intellectual property.

SL

Sajen Legal

Regulating AI In Australia – Emerging Issues

Amid global calls for tailored regulation of artificial intelligence tools, the Australia Federal Government has released a discussion paper on the safe and responsible use of AI.

Australia Technology

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Emma And Rebekah Talk IP: Nothing New? Copyright In Pop Music (Podcast)

In this podcast series, Australian partners Rebekah Gay and Emma Iles explore a variety of topics, issues and areas of intellectual property law.

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

IP Australia releases the 2023 Australian Intellectual Property Report

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

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

NSW Government Bulletin: Article (AI vs IP), In practice and courts, Publications, Cases and Legislation

Australia Government

HR

Holding Redlich

The rise of the machines - Artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright risks

Australia Technology

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

IP arbitration gaining momentum in Australia for good reason

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

eSports and copyright – It's in the game

BP

Bartier Perry

The importance of legal protection: Navigating intellectual property with a lawyer

PS

Pentana Stanton Lawyers

Practical guidance on ‘copyright claims' from digital services providers – are you sure it's legit?

MR

McCullough Robertson

Making sense of the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

RC

Rostron Carlyle Rojas

Can I use ChatGPT and other AI bots without consequence?

Australia Technology

BP

Bennett & Philp Lawyers

The Pokémon Company International, Inc v Pokemon Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1561: The importance of an intellectual property protection strategy

PA

Piper Alderman

The Australian Intellectual Property Report 2022 unveils the latest IP Trends in Australia

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

IP grandstanding at the 2022 soccer World Cup

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

I am a freelance writer. Who owns my copyright?

L

LegalVision

Intellectual property rights in the Commonwealth Government – what you need to know

HR

Holding Redlich

IP protection in the food industry in Australia and New Zealand

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

NSW Government Bulletin - Part 1: Managing intellectual property rights in NSW government agencies

HR

Holding Redlich

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