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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.
AI development contracts in Australia need to do more than describe the software being built. They need to deal with data, privacy, copyright, ownership, testing, security and who is responsible if the tool gets it wrong.
Some product names are more than names. Champagne. Darjeeling. Stilton. Parma. Pisco. These names point to place, reputation and authenticity. That is why geographical indications, or GIs, matter.
For years, luxury brands have relied on a familiar formula: strong storytelling, prestige, heritage, and exclusivity. But the growing popularity of “dupes” suggests the market is becoming less willing to accept those claims at face value.
If a business registers a domain name built around someone else’s brand, a disclaimer at the bottom of the page may not be enough to get it out of trouble. That is the practical message from a recent .au domain name decision involving marena.com.au, where the panel ordered the domain be transferred after finding it had been used in bad faith.
The global board game industry is no longer just about great gameplay and strong artwork. It is now being shaped by a more complex mix of commercial pressures: rising production costs, changing supply chains, tariff volatility, sustainability expectations, and new funding models. For board game designers and publishers, this shift creates both risk and opportunity.
China has taken significant steps to strengthen its intellectual property (IP) protection system, introducing specialised courts in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. With China leading the world in patent filings, foreign businesses operating in this competitive market must understand how IP disputes are handled and whether they can effectively enforce their rights.
Big news for Australian exporters—Australia and the European Union have officially concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA).
At the start of a new year, many businesses reassess their brands, products and IP portfolios. New launches, market entries and clean-ups are common. What’s often overlooked is the risk sitting in IP that appears abandoned.
