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Non-Scotch whisky scotched again
The Scotch Whisky Association (the SWA) has again successfully enforced its certification trade mark for 'SCOTCH WHISKY' in Australia. Although Australia does not currently have a separate system for protecting geographical indications (GIs) other than for wines, GIs can (and often are) protected as ...
What's on the horizon for business and human rights – 2023 themes and 2024 predictions
The focus on businesses' obligations regarding human rights has grown considerably in recent years. In this Insight, we identify some of the central business and human rights themes from 2023, and set out our predictions for the year ahead. ...
ASIC's Corporate Plan shaped by emerging environmental, economic and technology trends
ASIC has released its four-year plan, which outlines its key areas of focus. Of these four priorities, three are new: Design and distribution obligations; Retirement decision making; Sustainable finance; and Technology risks. ...
Australia rules on patents for computer-implemented inventions
The High Court of Australia has grappled with the question of when a computer-implemented invention is patentable. Unfortunately, for technology owners and implementers in this space, the bench was split evenly. By a technicality, the case (Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2022] HCA 29) was decided against the patentee. In this Insight we unpack the two High Court opinions and how these approaches compare to recent case law and Patent Office practice. ...
Mandatory climate-related financial reporting: business implications of the draft legislation
On 12 January 2024, the Federal Government released the exposure draft of the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill: Climate-related financial disclosure. In this Insight, we explain key elements of the Draft Legislation, including areas of uncertainty that have been raised in submissions to government. ...
Allens advises CapVest portfolio company Datasite on proposed acquisition of Ansarada Group
Datasite has entered into a scheme implementation deed for the acquisition of 100% of Ansarada Group for $2.50 cash per share by way of a scheme of arrangement, implying an equity value of $236.3 ...
What the wide-ranging sanctions on Russia mean for your organisation
The Australian Government, introduced a wave of new trade and financial sanctions measures against Russia in response to the situation in Ukraine. This is the first time in living memory that a major economy has been subject to such wide-ranging sanctions, with implications for a range of industries. ...
Major new reforms remove roadblocks to startups attracting and retaining talent through an employee share scheme
We have summarised below some of the key features of the new legislation and the associated benefits for eligible startups and other proprietary companies. ...
Allens advises Sydney councils on landmark renewables offtake
Beginning this year and running until 2026 with an option to extend to 2030, the agreement is one of the largest Australian municipal renewables offtakes. FRV's 56 MW Moree solar farm, AMP's 120 MW ...