It seems that there are countless social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube and LinkedIn, just to name a few.One common feature of all of these platforms is that they all enable online sharing – the sharing of thoughts, ideas, photographs, videos and handiworks. So what is intellectual property (IP) law and just how do we protect our … [Read more...]
Legal Ink: Who Owns The Tattoos On Your Skin? Probably Not You
While preparing a lecture on fashion law, trademarks and intellectual property, a strange thought occurred to me: "Is my skin an illegal artwork?" Don’t get me wrong, I’m no masterpiece. I do, however, have tattoos. One illustration by Audrey Kawasaki, one of my favourite Japanese-American artists, is sizeable and took nine hours to complete.The tattoo was completed long … [Read more...]
#BucketOpinion: Time For A Shake Up Of Australia’s Digital Intelligence Landscape
sraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent visit to Australia prompted Prime Minister Turnbull to reignite discussions around the importance of technology, science and investment. In his address at a luncheon recently held in honour of Netanyahu, Turnbull more specifically reiterated their joint commitment to deliver the resilience and integrity of all the digital platforms on … [Read more...]
#QuickLaw: Copyright Law Reality Check
he internet is a font of wisdom on any topic you could conceivably wish to learn more about. Punch your question into Google and 'Voilà!' there's your answer. But when it comes to intellectual property law, it's important to distinguish between Search Results containing reliable information and dangerous misinformation. The breakneck speed in which online information and ideas … [Read more...]
Intellectual Property Law Reform Needs a Hero
n October 2015, you know, the good old days when Donald Trump wasn’t POTUS and Brexit wasn’t a thing, the Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12-month public inquiry into our intellectual property arrangements.The result? A document of over 750 pages that identifies pretty much every flaw in our current system, and boy are there a lot of … [Read more...]
#QuickLaw: Can You Legally Own A Hashtag?
’m a big fan of the #perthisok hashtag (I know, judge me accordingly) but I never really considered that someone could have intellectual property rights in something that seems so unassuming.Hashtags have proven to be very valuable tools for businesses, with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts that include hashtags returning twice the engagement rate of those without one. … [Read more...]
Legal Tools For Entrepreneurs: How To Protect Your Intellectual Property (IP)
When many young entrepreneurs and start-ups turn their minds to business assets, matters such as finances, office accommodation, computers, equipment and staff are among the first things that come to mind.But protecting your business assets, and the profits that flow from them, also encompasses intellectual property (IP).Australia's framework of IP laws are designed to … [Read more...]
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