Can you use a building floor plan you find online? We discuss the following scenario with Amelia Lee, a Architect with 20+ years design experience and the Principal of Undercover Architect: You want to build a new house. You’re visiting display villages. You’re looking at floor plans online. You find one that you love – but you don’t Read More...
An issue that often rears its often ugly head is that of who owns copyright in original works. Disputes around ownership of copyright typically arise as a consequence of someone using someone else’s work, without their permission. Generally, the first owner of copyright in an original work is the author of that work. For example, Read More...
There are numerous reasons why established Intellectual Property (IP) rights are important to businesses. IP rights over works created by third parties can not only help to manage risk, but can also increase the value of your IP portfolio. Further, a clear portfolio of copyright material can satisfy enquiries from potential purchasers and investors regarding Read More...
Many countries are members of various international treaties that effectively allow you to file just one application for multiple countries, or extend your Australian registration to foreign countries. Although these international agreements have facilitated easier and more streamlined application and registration procedures, here are a few extra things you should know: Unless your business has Read More...
A trade mark can be a very important and valuable business asset. However, if you own a trade mark, or have received approval from IP Australia to register your trade mark, you may be targeted by companies attempting to induce you to pay invoices for thousands of dollars for unsolicited services relating to your trade Read More...