In the vast expanse of the internet, domain names are like digital storefronts, essential for businesses and individuals to stake their claim online. However, amidst the plethora of legitimate domain registrations, a darker practice ...
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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) recently decided that simple emojis cannot be trademarked under European law. Here's what happened: Background emoji In December 2021 a German company Käselow, sought to ...
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Unfair contract terms regime Australia currently provides protections, via the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) (ASIC Act), against unfair contract terms (Unfair ...
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The metaverse is an interactive digital environment encompassing all virtual worlds, augmented reality and the internet. A space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment and other users in real time. In simple ...
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Key takeaways Recent developments of ChatGPT has triggered debate surrounding the legalities of its content. ChatGPT threatens authors and artists whose work may be used in ChatGPT content without their permission. ChatGPT ...
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Key takeaways In 2017, the UK Intellectual Property Office decided in favour of the New Zealand 'Manuka Honey Appellation Society' (MHAS), agreeing to place a certification mark on tubs of Manuka Honey originating from New ...
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Key takeaways Employment agreements often include post-termination obligations. Restraint clauses are only enforceable to the extent that is reasonably necessary to protect an employer’s legitimate business interests. ...
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Most of you will have heard Ed Sheeran's blockbuster song 'Shape of You', the most streamed song in Spotify's history with over 3 billion streams. You may also have heard about the copyright case in which Sheeran and his co-writers ...
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Have you recently received a text that didn’t seem right? Maybe it looked like one of these: 'Your package is on its way: get it as soon as possible! Click this link!' 'Hello, I've seen this video of you on the internet! ...
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Summary In early March 2022, Rod Sims handed down the ACCC's 2022/2023 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities. Some issues and industries of concern include manipulative digital advertising techniques, exclusive arrangements ...
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