The innovation patent system became part of the Australian patent framework in 2001 and was aimed at stimulating small and medium business innovation by providing a quick, efficient and cost effective means of obtaining protection for new or improved products, methods or processes. This legal update examines the Dura-Post Pty Ltd v Delnorth Pty Ltd… Read More
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Read moreChina remains an increasingly important market for Australian companies considering international business expansion, whether through franchising, licencing, setting up foreign investment enterprises or other business structures. Amongst these market entry options, franchising enables rapid market expansion and penetrates using a combination of intellectual property of the franchisor and the capital and enthusiasm of a network… Read More
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Read moreConfidentiality agreements and restraint of trade clauses are commonly used to prevent former employees or franchisees from engaging in activities that compete with business, including franchises. Recent decisions have indicated that inadequate confidentiality agreements and unreasonable restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts or franchise agreements, may fail to adequately protect legitimate business interests. In… Read More
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