An ongoing legal dispute between clothing designer, Katie Jane Taylor and American singer-songwriter, Katy Perry, continues to make headlines. Taylor, owner of the registered trade mark 'Katie Perry', claims that Katy Perry's use ...
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When seeking out answers, we all reach for Google, the most commonly used platform for information searches. Often, we assume that our search results are accurate. Accuracy is very important when businesses market their products ...
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Key Takeaways The Lotteries Act 2019 (SA), together with the new Lotteries Regulations 2021 (SA) (Lotteries Regulations), take effect on 10 December 2021. The Lotteries Regulations are intended to bring clarity to, and ...
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There is a proliferation of ransomware attacks, with reports of a 200% increase in attacks against Australian organisations in recent months. On a global scale, the average cost of cybercrime continues to rise, according to ...
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Key takeaways On 13 October 2021, the Ad Standards Community Panel (Panel) found that a Grill'd ad breached sections 2.3 and 2.4 of the AANA Code of Ethics (Code) because it used violence inappropriately and suggested sexual ...
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From 1 November 2021, company directors will be required to have their own unique director identification number (DIN) to verify their identity. DINs are a unique 15-digit identifier issued by Australian Business Registry Services ...
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Businessman and former politician Clive Palmer was defeated in a copyright infringement case following unauthorised use of a popular Twisted Sister song in a political campaign. Palmer, founder and chairman of the United Australia ...
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Trade promotions, such as competitions and other promotional games, are winners for generating hype for your brand. However, trade promotions are heavily regulated and organisations must ensure they comply with relevant laws, ...
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Key points EU trade marks application filed before 1 January 2021 can claim the EU filing date in UK applications. However to be eligible, the UK trade mark application must be: filed on or before 30 September 2021; for the ...
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One of the most novel occupations created by the rise of social media is that of the influencer. Influencers earn a living by advertising and promoting brands and connecting them with their own social media followers. An industry code ...
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