OpenAI ChatGPT
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance, businesses are exploring innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance productivity. ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, has gained popularity as a co...
What to do if you receive an Adverse Examination Report from IP Australia
Have you received an Adverse Examination Report in response to a trade mark application filed with IP Australia? If the answer is yes, don't be alarmed, we are here to let you know everything there is to know about receiving an Ad...
Seller beware? Seller disclosure arrives (late) in Queensland
Real estate transactions in Queensland are facing significant changes, including a mandatory seller disclosure statement, as a result of the Property Law Bill 2023 (expected to soon become law). Following a thorough review an...
Titles Office Practice Changes: Closure of the Permanent Order Book
The Permanent Order Book at the Victorian Land Titles Office has closed. Historically, the purpose of the Permanent Order Book was to assist parties lodging a significant volume of instruments executed under a Power of Attorney...
A BOOST for trade mark rights
Optus, Australia's second-largest telecommunications and internet provider, was recently ordered by the Federal Court to cease all use of Boost Mobile's BOOST brand. Optus had launched a new feature that allowed customers to ...
Can Step-Children contest a Step-Parent’s Will in Victoria?
Blended families are becoming more common where there are children from previous relationships. Rights of stepchildren vary slightly across each state in Australia. Who is considered a step-child? In Victoria, there is no sta...