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The Aboriginal flag will be transferred to public hands after the Australian government reached a historic deal with its creator to permanently acquire #copyright

Consider the #design and functional features of these handbags. Are the products too similar? Should the designer of the 'Escape' bag be able to put a stop to sales of the 'Chuchka' bag? Take our @SladenIP #copyright poll to find out! bit.ly/2O50FD4 #marketing #branding

The .au namespace is coming. Soon you will be able to register a #DomainName directly before the dot in <.au>. For example, sladen.au. For more info see sladen.com.au/news/2020/8/14… @SladenLegal #business #marketing #advertising #branding

Another #IP fast feud! “Down N Out” was forced to change its #brand after claims brought by “In-N-Out” for #trademark infringement & misleading conduct. Now, the Aussie burger outfit is appealing. bit.ly/3fMdzzw via @australian @SladenLegal #marketing #advertising

Another #IP fast feud! “Down N Out” was forced to change its #brand after claims brought by “In-N-Out” for #trademark infringement & misleading conduct. Now, the Aussie burger outfit is appealing bit.ly/3fMdzzw via @australian @SladenLegal #advertising #marketing

Does #copyright subsist in the personality of a fictional character? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's estate has sued the #creatives behind #EnolaHolmes, claiming that the depiction of Sherlock Holmes is an infringement of its #IP rights. bit.ly/30gJGB4 via @Verge @SladenLegal

Did you know that the #AFL were recently refused permission to use the Aboriginal Flag by its owner? The Senate is asking for submissions on #copyright and #IP licensing arrangements for the flag. Have your say. Further info available at: bit.ly/3k1P6HD @SladenLegal

Hungry Jacks is gearing up for a fast feud, with rival McDonalds commencing action for #IP infringement in the Federal Court. Both have registered #trademark rights for a "Big Mac" and a "Big Jack", this case is sure to be a whopper! bit.ly/2GsBYMX via @smh @SladenLegal

The Sydney Kings have announced the team is revising its #logo and uniform #design after the NBL failed to reach an agreement with the Sydney Opera House regarding commercial #brand use and #trademark #licensing bit.ly/3imvYTE via @smh @SladenLegal #IP #copyright

Cricket Australia has made an arrangement with a sports ‘megafan’ after he received a #copyright infringement notice. The user had compiled over 2,000 archival videos over 10 years, but did not have a #licence @abcnews ab.co/3i5w7e4 via @SladenLegal #IP #publishing

Did you know that if Australia's #copyright businesses were considered a stand-alone industry, it would be the fifth largest in the country in terms of gross value added? What is your #creativity worth? bit.ly/2NIxCBZ via @AusCopyright #business #investment @SladenLegal

A recent PwC report confirms that Australia's #copyright industries contributed $124 bn to the Australian economy in 2018. Growth has been driven by #software developers and the #advertising industry bit.ly/2NIxCBZ @SladenLegal via @AusCopyright #creativity #business

Lorna Jane has rebranded its 'anti-viral' activewear range after industry experts cited the risk of the product description and #marketing campaign sending a misleading and deceptive message to #consumers. @SladenLegal via @smh bit.ly/3j8zuSS #advertising #business

Victoria Beckham has settled a #trademarks dispute with Sydney-based skincare #business VB Skinlab. Beckham was appealing a failed attempt to challenge the registration of the "VB" #brand @SladenLegal via @abcnews ab.co/2NPwbkV #advertising #marketing

Did you know that cultivators of new #plantvarieties can obtain exclusive rights & prevent others from growing or selling plants without a #licence? A recent case has demonstrated the value of #PBR #investment . Read more from @SladenLegal at bit.ly/2zKL98E #IP #business

Have you read our new article 'Five FAQs about #copyright for authors and publishers ? Read more at bit.ly/3eHm4KF At @SladenLegal we can work with #publishers and authors alike to manage the licensing of #IP, the sale or transfer of works and any infringement disputes.

Four US #publishers have filed a #copyright infringement lawsuit against the Internet Archive, seeking an injunction against the unauthorised distribution of "digital bootleg versions" of literary works @SladenLegal via @BplusPNews bit.ly/3f7eNUK #IP #business

It's essential that you do your research to ensure your #business does not find itself in a dispute with a registered #trademark owner. @SladenLegal can help you mitigate risk by conducting Availability Searches. Read more here: bit.ly/3gEpgIF #advertising #IP #marketing

Indigenous cultural #IP recognises the rights of First Nations people to protect their art and culture. Before you use works in a contemporary setting, you must consult the #artist and seek a #copyright #licence @SladenLegal via @abcnews ab.co/2LC7OX1 #creativity

The landmark #IP dispute over peanut butter lids and #brand identity isn't over yet. Kraft-Heinz has sought special leave to appeal the Full Federal Court's decision in the High Court @SladenLegal via @smh bit.ly/2Xm9cDV #advertising #marketing #consumer