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How domain name escrow works, the money, the transfer and the risk
How domain name escrow works: who holds the purchase price, the change of registrant steps, and where a solicitor's trust account protects a domain sale.
Read noteNine everyday situations where commercial law applies to your small business
Nine everyday examples of commercial law in Australia: the ACL, consumer guarantees, privacy, employment, leases, PPSR and trade marks in everyday situations
Read noteManufacturing agreements and what to check before you sign
What to check in a manufacturing agreement before you sign: IP and tooling ownership, pricing, minimum orders, liability, termination and dispute resolution.
Read noteAnatomy of a commercial-in-confidence disclaimer
Anatomy of a commercial-in-confidence disclaimer: the clauses that make it work, why a notice is not an NDA, and when Australian courts enforce them.
Read notePatent lack of novelty, what it is and when a patent can be revoked
Patent lack of novelty is a ground for revoking an Australian patent. Learn the reverse infringement test and when prior art defeats a claim.
Read noteShould you licence your IP, how to decide between a licence and an assignment
Wondering whether to use an IP licence agreement or assign your IP outright? Here are the factors Australian business owners should weigh before deciding.
Read noteChatbots and generative AI, your legal obligations in Australia
Using a chatbot or ChatGPT in your Australian business? Here are the privacy, consumer law and IP obligations you must meet to stay legally compliant.
Read noteHow Amazon Brand Registry works in Australia, enrolment, tools and limits
How Amazon Brand Registry works in Australia: the trade mark you need to enrol, what enrolment involves, the tools it unlocks and the gaps it can't fix.
Read noteMarket research in Australia and the legal obligations to know
Running market research in Australia means legal obligations on privacy, spam, recording and consumer law. Here's what your business must do to stay compliant.
Read noteHow to trade mark a brand name and the Australian registration process
How to trade mark a brand name in Australia: choosing a registrable mark, picking classes, searching, and clearing IP Australia examination and opposition.
Read noteAssigning a trade mark and how ownership changes hands in Australia
How trade mark assignment works in Australia: the steps to transfer ownership of a trade mark, record it with IP Australia, and avoid the common traps.
Read noteAustralian business law basics for founders and the rules that apply from day one
Australian business law basics for founders: the rules on structure, contracts, consumer law, employment, privacy, trade marks and GST that apply from day one.
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