The long-awaited outcome of the Federal Court of Australia battle between loungewear designer and small business owner, Katie Taylor, and famous music artist and performer, Katy Perry, over the Australian trade mark for KATIE PERRY was published today, 27 April 2023.
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Unfair Contract Terms now attract penalties – Businesses Beware!
The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 passed both houses of Parliament on 27 October 2022 and received Royal assent on 9 November 2022. The Act, which comes into effect on 10 November 2023, changes the law on unfair contract terms (UCT). Companies need to be aware of the new provisions and comply. This article will explain how the new laws affect your business, exemplified by reference to e-commerce merchants.
Artificial intelligence systems are now recognised as valid inventors in Australia
An extraordinary Judgement was delivered on Friday with Australia now the first country in the world to recognise non-human inventors.
Mermade Hair Makes Waves in the Hair Industry
How exciting to see our client Mermade Hair plastered all over New York, dominating Times Square in preparation for their launch into a major USA retailer this month! Back in 2019, Mermade Hair made its way onto the scene all thanks to the incredible vision of Tara Simich, a true serial entrepreneur. Her 2019 leap into the beauty industry […]