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How different does a product need to look before its design can be protected? A recent Australian Designs Office decision shows why the answer depends on the existing design landscape, the details that distinguish a product and exactly what the prior art reveals.
Two recent Australian copyright disputes involving house plans are a reminder that architectural drawings can be valuable IP assets. We look at what the MG Homes and Metricon cases mean for builders, designers and developers — and why ownership and permitted use of plans should be clear before construction begins.
A recent UK copyright dispute between Shein and Temu highlights a key issue for businesses relying on photos and other creative content: ownership must be provable before enforcement begins. Paying for content does not automatically mean you own the copyright, making clear contracts, assignments and records essential if you ever need to take action against copying.
Most conversations about AI and intellectual property focus on copyright and who owns what an AI creates. This week's news out of the cybersecurity world is a reminder that there's another IP risk businesses need to be watching just as closely: confidentiality.
A US ice cream dispute shows why colours, fonts and layouts matter—and how Australian businesses can protect distinctive product packaging.
The Federal Court has ordered major Australian internet service providers to block access to 32 alleged pirate streaming sites before the release of The Odyssey. The decision shows that copyright owners may be able to act before anticipated piracy causes commercial damage.
Who gave AI permission to use your brand, image or work? A new consent registry raises urgent questions about ownership, licensing and control.
In 1996, the Spice Girls released Wannabe. Thirty years later, people still know the song, the name, the nicknames, the styling and the message. That kind of staying power does not happen by accident.
If your business reaches customers in the European Union through a website, marketplace, app or AI-enabled service, two EU regimes now demand your attention.
