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When a letter becomes a liability: unjustified threats of IP infringement
30 June 2026
The recent decision of the Full Federal Court in Comino v Watson Webb Pty Ltd [2026] FCAFC 66 is a helpful reminder to exercise caution before sending correspondence that might constitute a threat of intellectual property infringement proceedings.
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The misuse of information obtained through an ex-employee’s position: a broader cause of action for businesses
19 June 2026
The Full Court of the Federal Court has held that s 183(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) provides a standalone cause of action against employees who misuse information obtained through their positions, even where that information does not meet the strict requirements for protection in equity.
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Who owns the lab’s logo? Goodwill, trade marks, and ownership in murky waters: Deakin University v Macreadie [2026] FCA 481
16 June 2026
Does a university own the goodwill and trade marks of an associated research laboratory, when the employee academic who established that laboratory resigns and moves to another university?
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Dark patterns in focus: Privacy Commissioner finds rental tech collection was not fair or reasonably necessary
22 May 2026
The Australian Privacy Commissioner has recently handed down an important determination in Commissioner Initiated Investigation into IRE Pty Ltd (Privacy) [2026] AICmr 24 (the Determination).
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Out with the old, in with the new technology: Privacy Act APP 3 guidance updated for a digital world
22 May 2026
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released an overhauled set of guidance on the collection of personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act).
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The Treaty on IP, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge has been tabled in Parliament
22 May 2026
Just over a year ago, we wrote about the adoption of the Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (the Treaty) by 150 members states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and what it could mean for Australia: read our earlier post here.
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Opening the archives: Australia’s new orphan works scheme
29 April 2026
In November 2025, the Federal Government introduced the Copyright Amendment Bill 2025 (Cth) (Bill) which proposed an orphan works scheme for Australia.
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Bad intentions: Can you copy elements of a competitor’s design?
27 April 2026
The recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia in Bodum AG v H.A.G Import Corpn (Australia) Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 238 illustrates that even deliberate copying of a competitor’s design elements does not necessarily breach the Australian Consumer Law or amount to passing off.
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