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March 15, 2023 Franchise: Can a Casual Employee Claim For Unfair Dismissal? If you are a franchise owner and employ casual staff, you should understand how unfair...
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November 15, 2023 The Tailfin and the T-Shirt: Why Trade Marks Matter to Businesses Australians are likely familiar with Qantas Airways’ flying kangaroo logo. The iconic airline recently challenged...
February 2, 2023 IP Law Update: Patent Invalid for Lack of Novelty and Inventive Step The Full Court has recently handed down its decision in the case of Otsuka Pharmaceutical...
November 25, 2019 My Precious: Merchandise and Copyright Infringement On 11 August 2016, the Federal Court of Australia made summary orders in favour of...
November 8, 2021 Can I Terminate an Employee Based on a Criminal Conviction? As an employer, you want confidence that your team members are respectable, hardworking individuals who...
