Australian 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: registrar of trade marks revocation powers; public access to document held by IP Australia; requirement for legal … [Read more...] about Update to Australian Trade Mark Law – October 2006
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Trade Marks Cases 2006
Summaries 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 Makers Pty Ltd v Ferrari Furniture Pty Ltd [2006] WASC 139; Cadbury Schwepps Pty Ltd v Darrell Lea Chocolate Shops Pty Ltd (No. 4) … [Read more...] about Trade Marks Cases 2006
Technology Update: Legal Traps: the Internet & the Office – Employer Liability for Employee Internet Misuse
In 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 exacerbates these problems. The employer’s obligation to provide a safe work environment … [Read more...] about Technology Update: Legal Traps: the Internet & the Office – Employer Liability for Employee Internet Misuse
Maintaining a strong business reputation: Defamation of business
Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Legal Update: July 2013 The rise of online shopping and e-commerce has increased the importance of businesses having a strong online reputation and presence. The increased reliance on the internet by businesses has also meant that there are significantly more platforms for users to publish and disseminate material that is false and defamatory about a business. Social media entries, blog comments and photo, … [Read more...] about Maintaining a strong business reputation: Defamation of business