Tag: Copyright

Copyright reforms tabled in Parliament, this week, exclude a ‘best practice’ mechanism that would have protected young companies against online infringement, according to Australia’s peak advocacy group for start-ups. The Copyright Amendment (Disability Access and Other Measures) Bill 2017 was introduced into the House of Representatives on Wednesday by Minister for Urban Infrastructure, Paul Fletcher, who described it as […]

Most, if not all, self-funded entrepreneurs understand the challenges that go hand in hand with starting a business in today’s competitive start-up environment. For those that choose the self-funding route, the stress factor can go through the roof if you’re unprepared. At the same time, the benefits of self-funding can far surpass the challenges – […]

Starting your own business is an exciting venture, but your entrepreneurial dreams can quickly turn into a nightmare if you fail to consider critical legal issues. Start-ups and small businesses make legal mistakes all the time – some of which can be disastrous. By covering six of the most common mistakes made by business owners, this article […]

Over the past few years, a strong entrepreneurial spirit has developed in Australia, leading to a record number of startup businesses. While this is fantastic, a great idea needs to be properly thought through from a legal perspective so it doesn’t hit a road block when it comes time to get it off the ground. […]

When you’re designing your website, you have a ton of things to think about. You’re concerned with the way your business is presenting itself to the world, and this means you’re less concerned with things that may seem trivial. Recently, Apple was smacked by a lawsuit for overlooking something: a particular graphics module used on […]

Copyright In Australia, copyright protection is automatically granted to any original creations. This means that as soon as someone has created something original such as writing, music or artwork, they then become the copyright holder for the creation. As the copyright holder, you then own the rights to your creation, including the right to license […]

In a big move to crack down on piracy, the Senate has passed legislation that will see infringing websites blocked in Australia.

Over the last several years, the little old sheepskin boot has been the centre of a very un-Australian brand name battle between a large American company and small Aussie manufacturers.

One of the keys to success in business today is ensuring your online marketing material is engaging, with SMBs using images and artwork that are pleasing to the eye to attract an audience.

Under what conditions can you re-print an article? Under what conditions can you re-produce an image or video? For business owners, bloggers, and people who use content to create new works, these are critical questions that need to be answered.