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Cryptocurrency – Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Australian...
There is a lot of confusion and mystery surrounding cryptocurrency, not least amongst the general public but also potential investors. Add to this a lot of hype and excitement amongst IT professionals. Certainly, cryptocurrency holds a lot of potential and an exciting promise of taking international monetary exchange out of the hands of traditional financial...
Privacy
A statement like ‘the world is a changing place’ or the fact that we’re relying more and more on technology won’t be shocking to anyone. Anyone with a smartphone (which is almost everyone) will flock to promises of “free Wifi” and a lot of business are making the move into the cloud. But as technology...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
4 General Legal Considerations for App Developments
It’s crucial for app developers to be mindful of the legal considerations and implications of their products. These are crucial to the app structure and to ensure that it will run smoothly. Creating an app isn’t only about getting a good idea and developing it. Developers must abide by certain legalities to ensure the product...
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...
What is e-conveyancing?
What is E-Conveyancing? E-conveyancing refers to property transactions that are settled electronically, and as of February 20 this year, they’re compulsory in Queensland. Mandatory e-conveyancing aims to ensure property transactions are completely quickly and consistently. It also brings Queensland into line with New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia, which have had e-conveyancing...
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...