by Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants A. Introduction Businesses using AI computer systems or technology to generate literary or artistic works such as reports, directories or other compilations, databases, computer software, digital images, designs or plans, are at risk of not having copyright protection. In Australia, such works will not… Read More
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Copyright in Photographs – Perils of online copying – October 2014 By Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants There is a common misconception by internet users that photographic images found on the internet, websites and social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can be freely copied and used for commercial purposes without the… Read More
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Corby v Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd [2013] FCA 370 The Federal Court case of Corby v Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd (“Corby case”) illustrates the risks associated with not taking adequate steps to ascertain the copyright ownership in photographs and not obtaining permission or licences from the copyright owner. The Corby case involved a… Read More
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