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What You Need to Know About Receiving a Cease and Desist
A cease and desist letter is a legal notice that alleges your practice of unlawful or offensive activity or business. Naturally, it can be distressing to receive this kind of letter since severe legal consequences can follow if you do not comply with the accuser’s demands. These can include legal costs, damages, or the destruction...
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...
3 Reasons it’s Better to Consult a Franchising Lawyer
Buying a franchise is an excellent way to expand your experience as a business owner, but understanding all the legalese found in franchise agreements can make the process intimidating even for seasoned entrepreneurs. While franchising is a safer way to start a business, the process is often complicated since the documentation involved is not easily...
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...
3 Reasons It’s Better to Consult a Franchisng Lawyer First
Buying a franchise is an excellent way to expand your experience as a business owner, but understanding all the legalese found in franchise agreements can make the process intimidating even for seasoned entrepreneurs. While franchising is a safer way to start a business, the process is often complicated since the documentation involved is not easily...
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...
4 Benefits of Hiring an Intellectual Property Lawyer
Intellectual property has always been a tricky subject to navigate. Indeed, the everyday person has little to no knowledge about the inner workings of intellectual property rights. This can be problematic especially for businesses, as this can leave them vulnerable to a slew of different threats. Luckily, you can get around this problem by hiring...
An Australian Business Owner’s Guide to Joint Ventures
The concept of joint ventures is a particularly frequent topic of discussion for many business owners. For companies that are determined to develop innovative products, expand into new markets, or strike a balance between longevity and sustainability, this setup is worth considering. At this point, you may have come across a few opportunities to merge...
3 Things You Need to do Before You Buy a Franchise
If you’re interested in business but don’t know where to start, franchising can be a great starting point for running your own business. With the brand already established, you’ll have less to think about and can focus on the operations of your business. You’ll also be likely provided with tools and support from the franchise...