Have you just started a new business and want to make sure that your brand is not exploited? Or maybe you have been a business owner for quite some time and have just realised that you don’t have trade mark protection for your e...

The world has seen a rise in the presence of online retailers since the pandemic. This has not only amplified the rate at which consumers are able to purchase products but has given online retailers opportunities to increase profi...

A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia provides clarification of the application of the Personal Property Securities Act 2001 (Cth) (PPSA) to the sale of intellectual property by externally administered companies. ...

On 24 September 2020, the Australian Federal Government announced what it called the most significant reforms to Australia's insolvency framework in over 30 years. "The reforms, which draw on key features from Chapter 11 of the...

Strategies for start-ups to enhance value and reduce risk So you've decided to start up a new business. You’ve: decided upon the vision, values and goals; assessed the competition and resources challenges; identif...

Classification of common household products is not as straightforward as it seems  What do baby wipes, vitamins, weight loss tablets and apple cider have in common? They have all been the subject of Australian legal decisions ...