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Read moreAI Generated Works and Copyright Protection (August 2019) *
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
Read moreCompensation for Patent Infringement in Australia – 2017
Katarina Klaric, Principal, Stephens Lawyers & Consultants Australian courts will award substantial damages for patent infringement where the amount claimed by the patentee can be substantiated by evidence of loss suffered. A patentee can elect to either claim damages or an account of profits.[i] Businesses seeking to launch new products into the Australian market… Read More
Read moreCopyright in Photographs – The Case of Corby v Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd [2013] FCA 370
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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