Did you know that even when you download an image from an online site, you might still be at risk of copyright infringement? In the digital realm, where images are as ubiquitous as they are essential, understanding the nuances of image rights is not just a necessity—it’s a safeguard. Whether you’re a blogger, a graphic
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Unwritten agreements: I can’t see you but you can see me
Unwrittenagreements: I can’t see you but you can see me You run a business that supplies on an informal basis to a distributor. Over months or even years, you have an arrangement under which you receive requests from the distributor for certain product and you deliver that product. Gradually you might even come to be…
Why reusing contracts is a bad idea. The Legal Risks of Reusing Contracts
Contracts are the backbone of business transactions and legal relationships. They provide parties with clarity, security, and enforceability for their obligations and rights. In the interest of efficiency and cost-effectiveness, some individuals and businesses may be tempted to reuse contracts for similar purposes. However, this practice can pose significant legal risks and drawbacks. In this…
A Must Use is a Must Do: How a lack of Intention to Use contributed to the Refusal of Trade Mark Reg
Trade marks are enforceable rights that, once registered, allows the owner to protect goods and/or services being sold under that trade mark (or a deceptively similar or substantially identical mark) by others. Trade mark registration is a highly competitive industry, has incredible marketing potential and, in some cases, are invaluable to a company’s or business’…
Travis Kelce, Tayor Swift, trade marks and celebrity: you belong with me (and only me)
American footballer Travis Kelce was already famous as a championship-winning athlete, but that was nothing compared to the fame that awaited him as Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. Within 24 hours of Swift’s appearance at Kelce’s ball game, his followers count increased by 300,000 and his jersey sales spiked 400 percent. Correlation does not equal causation, but…
CONTRACTS: They’re not needed…. until they absolutely are
Contracts are the Superheroes of Disputes and the Wallflowers of Harmony Imagine attending a lavish party where everyone is in high spirits, dancing, laughing, and enjoying the moment. In a corner, almost unnoticed, is a well-dressed person, silent and observant. They’re the lifeguard at the pool party, the referee at a friendly match; they’re not…
How do I Protect my Confidential Information in Litigation?
You run a business and you want to run a case against a competitor. The trouble is, you have internal documents relevant to the trial that you really don’t want the other side to see. If they see it, they might found out about a corner of the market that they have overlooked, a technology…
EAGLEGATE Launches CyberSeparate
Cybersecurity and Digital Integrity During Separation and Family Court Proceedings EAGLEGATE is proud to announce the launch of its innovative new service, CyberSeparate, designed to fortify the digital security and integrity of people navigating the complex waters of separation and family court proceedings. This service aims to fill a critical gap in the legal landscape…
Here’s what you need to know – Unfair Contract Terms Amendment take effect on 9 November 2023
As of 9 November 2023, the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (the Act) will come into effect, making changes to various laws relating to competition and consumer law in Australia. One of the laws that will be amended is Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), better known…
Generations of A.I. are not protected by current intellectual property law
A United States court decision has affirmed that works generated by artificial intelligence are not authored by humans, and so cannot receive copyright protection. In a Washington DC court decision Thaler v Perlmutter, Judge Howell has found for the defendant who is essentially the United States Copyright Office. The case was about Dr Stephen Thaler’s…