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Linklaters Insights: Business Crime Quarterly
The high level of global financial crime is a drain on corporate resources and governments around the world are attempting to stay one step ahead of the criminals with new measures to tackle corruption In the Business Crime Quarterly Winter 2018 edition our global alliance partner Linklaters ...
Australian Modern Slavery Act: Final Report recommends mandatory supply chain reporting with penalties for non-compliance
After a year-long inquiry a parliamentary committee has recommended that Australia establish a Modern Slavery Act including mandatory reporting for large businesses on modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains The introduction of a Modern Slavery Act is set to be a game-changer with ...
Fairfax says it's the BOSS
Network 10 has recently undergone a rebrand, with new channel names and logos. However, this was not without controversy, after Fairfax Media raised concerns about potential trade mark infringement. ...
'Best method' a heavy burden for patentees
Despite a global trend away from requiring patentees to disclose the best method of performing their invention, Australia continues to impose an arguably obsolete, yet increasingly onerous, statutory best method requirement. ...
Strengthening protection of Indigenous Culture and Intellectual Property
Recent attention surrounding use of the Aboriginal flag, and the ACCC's limited success against Birubi Art, highlight the importance of strengthening protection of Indigenous Culture and Intellectual Property. ...
Defamation law developments in the digital context
The NSW Attorney-General has released the long-awaited statutory review of the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW), recommending that consideration be given to certain changes to the Model Defamation Provisions that form the basis for the National Uniform Defamation Law. The High Court's decision in Trkulja v ...
When trade mark law gets Messi, better call the Dr (Dre)
Having a famous name has many perks, and as Lionel Messi recently found out, registering your name as a trade mark is one of these. However, such fame is a double-edged sword, as Dr Dre recently experienced. ...
Drones – a patent perspective
The military and high-priced wedding videographers are no longer the only ones actively using drones. Companies from a variety of fields are coming up with innovative uses for drone technologies, and patenting them. Associate Evan Wilcox, aeronautical engineer turned patent attorney, describes a few ...
Acquiring a business? How to 'transfer' social media accounts
Our IP team frequently assists with the sale or purchase of a business, advising on the scope of relevant IP to be transferred and how to transfer that IP ...
What you need to know about mandatory data breach notification
In response to the rising number of cyberattacks, new legislation has been introduced that proposes a mandatory notification regime that will take effect from February next year. ...