Federal Court recognises AI system as ‘inventor’
In a worldwide, ground-breaking decision of the Federal Court, it was determined that inventors of patentable inventions do not need to be human.
By Natalie P. Stoianoff - 9 min read
Paying the price: sentencing for criminal cartel conduct
Recent cases provide guidance on how courts will approach sentencing of corporations and individuals for criminal cartel conduct.
By Catherine Bembrick and Liana Witt - 7 min read
Anti-competitive IP transactions under the spotlight
The ACCC has issued new guidelines setting out how it will approach anti-competitive IP transactions following amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act. By CYNTHIA…
By Cynthia Cochrane and Catherine Bembrick - 6 min read
Repeal of IP exemption sees companies racing to review contracts
Changes to competition law repeal IP exemption – now is the time to review IP contracts. By BIANCA BREAKSPEAR, JAKE GRANT, PAUL MCLAUGHLAN and HANNAH…
By Belinda Breakspear, Jake Grant, Paul McLachlan and Hannah Fas - 5 min read
Content denied: ISPs ordered to block overseas piracy websites
Online copyright infringement is a major issue, as the internet allows users to easily share pirated content without permission or payment. By ANITA CADE and…
By Anita Cade and Marlia Saunders - 7 min read
OZEMITE: use it or lose it?
The Federal Court has ruled a trade mark owner can have used it even when not a single sale of a product bearing the mark…
By Clare Young - 6 min read
In the world of Google Adwords, is your competitor’s trade mark fair game?
The use of a competitor’s name can be trade mark infringement or misleading and deceptive conduct, depending on the representation made in the sponsored link…
By Nicholas Smith - 5 min read
IP rights v public health: international challenges to plain packaging laws
A State’s right to regulate to protect public health can clash with the intellectual property rights held by corporations over their tobacco products. By STEPHEN…
By Stephen Tully - 8 min read
D’arcy v Myriad Genetics what next for gene patents in Australia?
The extent to which genes and other natural products are susceptible to patent protection is now unclear. By REBEKAH GAY and TOM GUMLEY.
By Rebekah Gay and Tom Gumley - 8 min read
Misleading and deceptive conduct: when copying is not enough
The fact that a competitor has copied your client’s trade indicia does not necessarily establish a claim for misleading and deceptive conduct in breach of…
By Nicholas Smith - 5 min read
Parallel importation: defending an allegation of trade mark infringement
Practitioners acting for parallel importers may face resistance from Australian trade mark owners and local distributors. By JULIAN ZMOOD.
By Julian Zmood - 6 min read