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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...
Effective Ways to Protect Your Business Against Copycats
Business competition can become incredibly fierce. Many companies sell the same thing but put minor twists in it to make it theirs. However, there is a difference between competition, innovation, and outright copying. When you want to protect your clients and your company’s interest from copycats, you can turn to brand protection or the Australian...
Getting a Registered Trademark Overseas – How to do it
Trademarks are handy for a business to have to ensure that your intellectual property will be protected. If you are planning to expand your business, your local trademark will not be enough to protect your brand if you expand internationally. At this point, you may be thinking about what you can do to protect your...
Commercial Law – Debunking Common Trademark Misconceptions
Trademark laws can be confusing for anyone, but it’s important not to let them hinder you from understanding them if you’re running a business. Knowing your intellectual property rights is just as important as any other aspect of running a business. Of course, you can always hire the services of corporate lawyers to help you...
What Is A Restraint of Clause and How Can It Be Enforced
Are you considering the purchase of an established business? If so, then you need to make sure that the previous owner will not be establishing another business that may stand as a direct competitor of the company you recently acquired. In the same way, if you have an independent contractor or employee, you need to...
Understanding a Contract Indemnity Clause – What to Know
An indemnity clause is a typical feature in a construction contract. It is an agreement to cover loss and damage suffered from a breach. Despite its seemingly straightforward concept, it is often a cause of disputes and can be a point of contention during contract negotiations. A contractual indemnity alters the common law or statutory...
Understanding Contracts – What Is an Indemnity Clause
An indemnity clause is an agreement that protects one of the parties and holds the other party monetarily responsible in case certain conditions are met. Suppose you own a restaurant. As the owner, you will transact with suppliers to provide your needs. However, when a customer suddenly gets food poisoning and sues you for it...
Our Guide to a Deed of Release – What You Need to Know
What is a deed of release? A deed of release is a legal document formed between two parties that brings a dispute or an agreement to an end, and can in fact can be used to prevent a dispute from arising in the future. Generally speaking, a ‘release’ is a discharge of obligations. There are...
Effects of the Wichmann v Domway Case on the Deed of Release
If you have some idea about corporate law, then you may be familiar with a deed of release. It is a legal document that has an agreement between both parties to settle disputes. The release terms have the power to prevent either concerned party to pursue the other party to enter any other further claims...
3 Principles to Dismiss the Deed of Release in the Court
The business world is a volatile one, and for members of the labour force, this means being a permanent employee one day and jobless the next. Even high-performing team members aren’t safe. As we have seen in the past year, circumstances beyond any individual’s control can cause a company to go under overnight. If you...
The Basics of Commercial Disputes and Litigation
Every business strives to achieve growth without running into legal complications, especially when it’s something as costly and tarnishing as a commercial dispute. Avoiding them can be tricky since it’s a form of business litigation that can sprout from various problems – from intellectual property infringement, contract violations, and more. SEM businesses and fortune corporations...