Can I Use Copyrighted Music in a Video Game?
From Guitar Hero to SingStar, many video games use popular songs as backing tracks or as part of the gaming experience. Whether…
IP Protection for Choreographers and Dancers
Identifying whether certain works are original for copyright protection can be tricky enough. Establishing that certain body movements are unique…
Does Your Employer Own Your Intellectual Property?
If you work in the office, does this mean that your employer has ownership over everything you produce? What if…
FAQs for Creatives: Shared Content Licences
The internet provides us with a deluge of both useful and irrelevant content. “Shared content” platforms are becoming increasingly popular…
The ACCC’s Bargaining Guide for Small Businesses and Farmers
On 8 July 2016, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) published a new collective bargaining guide for small businesses…
ACCC Accepts Metcash’s Court Enforceable Undertaking
On 21 July 2016, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced that it will not oppose a bid from Metcash…
This Apparently Precious Ring: Tolkien Estate Limited v Saltalamacchia
On 11 August 2016 the Federal Court of Australia granted a summary judgement in Tolkien Estate Limited v Saltalamacchia [2016]…
5 Clauses Tenants Should Look For When Reviewing a Lease
Commercial leases are binding agreements that set out obligations between business owners (tenants) and owners of leased property (landlords), allowing…
How to Respond to an Unauthorised Use of Your Image
If someone has used your photo without permission, you can seek redress under copyright, defamation and Australian consumer law. Although…
A Guide to Retail Leases for Hairdressers
Retail leases for hairdressers are a substantial financial commitment. Subject to the terms of the lease, a landlord will be under…
