Articles by Charlotte Hale

October 17, 2024

My Intellectual Property Has Been Infringed. What Are My Options?

If you discover that your intellectual property has been infringed, it is important that you...

October 14, 2024

How Do I Respond to a Defamation Claim?

Defamation is the publication of false information which damages a person’s reputation. If someone feels...

November 15, 2023

I Sell Second-Hand Goods. Do the Consumer Guarantees Apply?

If you are a business supplying or manufacturing goods, you have an obligation to ensure...

November 9, 2023

How Can I Protect Trade Secrets in an Employment Context?

As a business owner, you probably have methods or knowledge that are valuable to your...

October 27, 2023

Does My Product Have Misleading Labelling? | The Aldi Decision

When selling products, customers can become more interested in your brand if you market items...

October 27, 2023

I Am Running a Competition. What Should I Include in the Terms and Conditions?

If you are running a trade promotion competition, it is important that you have clear...

March 15, 2023

I Am an App Creator. What Do I Need to Know About Intellectual Property?

As an app creator, you have likely spent many hours and dollars developing an original...

February 15, 2023

3 Tips for Protecting Your Confidential Information With Contractors

As a business owner, you will likely engage an independent contractor from time to time....

January 11, 2022

What are the ACCC’s 2020 Compliance and Enforcement Priorities?

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is Australia’s consumer watchdog. It is responsible for...

November 27, 2020

Protecting Your IP: How to Prevent Counterfeits

Businesses invest a lot into building their brand and protecting their intellectual property (IP) assets....