What are moral rights?
Moral rights provide authors and performers with personal and inalienable rights over their creations. Moral rights have been protected for many years in some countries, especially in continental Europe. By
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What can I do if someone is infringing my intellectual property rights?
Your intellectual property – which can take many forms including trade marks, copyright, patents, registered designs and confidential information, is valuable. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for third parties to
How to get a patent in Australia
Imagine you’ve just come up with an idea that could change the world or make some part of it so much better. Exciting, right? This is how almost everything we
What is a Registered Design?
A registered design is a form of intellectual property that protects the visual appearance of a product. Unlike a patent, which protects the functionality of a product, a registered design
How Long Does Copyright Protection Last For?
The Copyright Act 1968 (CTH) (Copyright Act) protects a wide range of materials, including literary, dramatic, artistic and musical works and audiovisual content such as films and sound recordings. Unlike most other
What is a Trade Mark Notice of Intention to Oppose and How Do I Respond?
After your trade mark application has been examined and accepted by IP Australia (www.ipaustralia.com.au), there is a two-month window during which it can be opposed by other people or companies.
What Are Moral Rights In Copyright?
Ever wondered what keeps your creative masterpiece safe from the world of remixers, rewriters, and third-party users? Welcome to the world of copyright and moral rights! While copyright covers your
What do the ® and ™ symbols mean and when can I use them?
What does the ® symbol mean? Businesses frequently use the ® symbol and the ™ symbol on their goods, marketing, and promotional material. Both symbols are used to identify trademarks and to signal
What is the difference between a patent and a registered design?
Patents and registered designs are both types of intellectual property that can be used to protect new product designs and inventions. This article discusses the differences between these two forms
What is misleading or deceptive conduct?
Section 18 of Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Law Act 2010 (CTH), or the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), prohibits individuals and companies from engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct during trade or
What is a trade secret?
One way to protect your valuable intellectual property (and prevent other traders from using it) is to protect it as a ‘trade secret’. A trade secret is essentially just information
What is cybersquatting, and what can you do about it?
Most businesses rely on the internet to promote and sell their goods and services. A good website and a solid online brand can be an invaluable tool for reaching new
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