Recent high profile cases initiated by the ACCC have demonstrated the importance and value of businesses maintaining an effective trade practices compliance program. The promotion of a culture of compliance within the business is also essential for reducing the damage of a potential trade practices breach. In this update Stephens Lawyers & Consultants provides an… Read More
Read moreBusiness need to be aware of recent developments in trade practices law as failure to implement adequate compliance programs exposes companies, directors, employees and others involved in the contravention to significant penalties of up to $10 million for a company and $500,000 for individuals. In this update Stephens Lawyers & Consultants provides an overview of… Read More
Read moreSummaries of the following trade mark decisions from 2007: Brother Industries Ltd v Dynamix Supplies Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1490; Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique v Senator Automation Pty Ltd [2007] FCA 1391; Merck KGaA v Generic Health Pty Ltd [2007] ATMO 1; (2007) 71 IPR 387; Starr Partners Pty Limited v Dev Prem Pty Ltd [207]… Read More
Read moreAustralian Trade Mark law is expected to undergo important changes brought by the Intellectual Property Law Amendment Act 2006 and Trade Mark Amendment Act 2006. The IP Law This article reviews the following keys amendments to the Trade Marks Act 1995 introduced by both the IP Laws Amendment Act and the Trade Mark Amendment Act:… Read More
Read moreSummaries of the following trade mark decisions from 2006: McDougall v Deckers Outdoor Corporation (2006) 68 IPR 322; Hope v Reme Pty Ltd (2006) 68 IPR 189; Colorado Group Ltd v Strandbags Pty Ltd (2006) 67 IPR 628; Colorado Group Ltd v Strandbags Pty Ltd (No. 2) (2006) 69 IPR 281; Ferrari Furniture & Cabinet… Read More
Read moreIn the modern workplace, employers are being held liable for a wider range of employee misconduct. In particular the potential for abuse of email and internet facilities provided at the workplace is virtually limitless and could have severe legal ramifications for employers. Furthermore, the rise of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter further… Read More
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