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Why AI-Generated Contracts Are Risky for Australian Businesses
Why Australian Businesses Should Avoid AI-Generated Contracts Australian businesses are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to draft contracts quickly and cost-effectively. While AI can produce a polished agreement in seconds, the convenience comes with significant risks. Legal professionals across Australia warn that these tools often fail to deliver enforceable, compliant, or even...
NiuPay Secures $5M Investment from Kina Securities: GLG Legal’s...
NiuPay Secures $5M Investment from Kina Securities: GLG Legal Advises on Strategic Deal In a landmark move for the South Pacific’s digital landscape, NiuPay Pacific Pty Limited has secured a USD $5 million strategic investment from Kina Securities Limited. This deal, finalised in late 2025, highlights the growing confidence in the region’s digital future and...
What is a patent, and can I get one?
What is a patent, and can I get one? We’ve all heard the expression “that’s a great idea, you should patent it”. But what does getting a patent entail? And are there things that cannot be patented? What is a patent? A patent is legal protection for any device, substance, method, or process that is...
Trademark registration – how to protect your brand
Protecting your brand with a trademark The best way to protect your brand is with a trademark registration. A trademark registration can cover your business name, logo, or even a slogan. With a registered trademark, you will have exclusive rights to those names and images, and the right to use them for the services your...
Think carefully before clicking ‘Publish’
When is a publisher not a publisher? According to the High Court, when it’s Google. In a landmark defamation case, the court has confirmed that publishing hyperlinks to defamatory material written by others does not count as publication – or republication. However, the court also warned against applying that as the general rule. Accordingly, it...
Understanding the Key Clauses in a SaaS Agreements
If you offer software as a service, it’s important to have a solid agreement in place with each of your customers. Depending on the type of customer and how they access your software, the agreement may vary. However, there are some key clauses that should be included in every SaaS agreement. These clauses relate to...
Excellent Reasons to Purchase Intellectual Property Assets
They say that you should invest during a bear market. The Australian government even encourages the public to purchase Intellectual Property Assets. Whether you believe that acquiring assets during this period is a good move, you should mull things over since this involves cash. You might even want to reach out to solicitors specialising in...
Dispute Over a Domain Name – What You Can do About it
There are only a finite number of domain names available, which means that it can be challenging to find one that is available for your company. If a domain name is already in use, but not by the company you are targeting, then this does not amount to cybersquatting, and you will generally not be...
5 Effective Ways Start-ups Can Legally Protect Their Brand
Branding is a tricky concept to define. When branding is brought up, are people referring to your product, idea, or trademark utilised to differentiate your company’s goods and services? Branding is multifaceted, no matter how you slice it, and you should take precautions to safeguard your startup business. Although you cannot wholly eradicate competitors or...
Why You Should Provide Terms and Conditions for Your Website
Terms and Conditions (T&C) agreements on websites have become the gold standard for most companies because of the increasing amount of online activity. It’s a way to protect the interests of both the business and the consumer. But what exactly can a business owner like you expect when you add a T&C agreement on your...
3 Reasons Your App Needs an End-User License Agreement
One of the most important things that a software or app developer must think about is how their users will utilise their product. The software, whatever its purpose might be, should be used fairly, legally, and for its intended purposes only. This is why every digital product that is released should have a EULA or...
Passing off in Australian Law – What to Know
In the world of commercial law, one way many companies protect their interests is by registering a trademark. This, however, is not always possible. In fact, acquiring a trademark is not always necessary, and not having one doesn’t necessarily mean that a business is completely exposed. It is in these types of situations where the...