Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Axing of SME patent regime paves the way for ideas theft, ombudsman warns
The government is planning to move ahead with a bid to axe an SME patent regime set up to make it easier for businesses to invest.
Intellectual Property, Legal
Former domain regulator launches campaign against Menulog over “hijacked” business websites
A former director of the .au domainspace regulator is organising Menulog partners, claiming the platform has broken the rules around domain registration.
Intellectual Property
Menulog laying claim to business websites, retaining rights to use them “as it sees fit”
Menulog is automatically creating websites for small restaurants and cafes, at times without their knowledge by default, and laying claim to the domain names.
Intellectual Property
‘It will wipe me’: Sydney ugg boot manufacturer ordered to pay $650,000 for selling 12 pairs of boots into the US
A Sydney business owner has been ordered to pay nearly $650,000 in damages to an American multinational after it sold 12 pairs of ugg boots into the US.
Intellectual Property
Melbourne bar ordered to take down Harry Potter decorations after legal threat from Warner Bros
A popular Melbourne pub has been swept into a legal battle after it reportedly used a number of Harry Potter-related assets without permission.
Intellectual Property
Five things every new business needs to know about protecting intellectual property
Avoid potential legal battles later on by considering these five intellectual property essentials in the early stages of your business.
Intellectual Property
“Absolutely powerless”: Business owners are having their ideas stolen, but what can they do about it?
Stolen ideas are nothing new in the world of business, and the practice is becoming more and more common. So what can you do about it?
Intellectual Property
From Muber to ZaraBumba: Why these four Aussie businesses changed their names
In the great history of business, there have been some truly awful and truly brilliant rebrands.
Intellectual Property, Startup Advice
“People thought we sold dog treats”: Business owners reveal the secret to choosing a good business name
When it comes to a business name, how do you make a decision, do you prioritise ‘practical’ or ‘creative’, and does it really matter in the long run?
Intellectual Property
Aldi Australia accused of “copying” local designers’ products for special buys range
Discount German retailer Aldi has found itself in hot water after Australian designers have accused the multinational of copying their desig…
