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The Aboriginal flag will be transferred to public hands after the Australian government reached a historic deal with its creator to permanently acquire #copyright

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Luritja artist Harold Thomas, designer of the Aboriginal flag, has assigned copyright in the flag to the Australian government. Read Mr Thomas’s account here https://t.co/cS2I6Amhsb

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Consider the #design and functional features of these handbags. Are the products too similar? Should the designer of the 'Escape' bag be able to put a stop to sales of the 'Chuchka' bag? Take our @SladenIP #copyright poll to find out! https://t.co/zKAJRg7rWZ #marketing #branding

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The .au namespace is coming. Soon you will be able to register a #DomainName directly before the dot in <.au>. For example, https://t.co/vFUIdXBIsO. For more info see https://t.co/1ZY8hnrCZs @SladenLegal #business #marketing #advertising #branding

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Another #IP fast feud! “Down N Out” was forced to change its #brand after claims brought by “In-N-Out” for #trademark infringement & misleading conduct. Now, the Aussie burger outfit is appealing. https://t.co/S1k5ahJJdM via @australian @SladenLegal #marketing #advertising

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Another #IP fast feud! “Down N Out” was forced to change its #brand after claims brought by “In-N-Out” for #trademark infringement & misleading conduct. Now, the Aussie burger outfit is appealing https://t.co/S1k5ahJJdM via @australian @SladenLegal #advertising #marketing

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Does #copyright subsist in the personality of a fictional character? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's estate has sued the #creatives behind #EnolaHolmes, claiming that the depiction of Sherlock Holmes is an infringement of its #IP rights. https://t.co/pX28V1tvjs via @Verge @SladenLegal

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Did you know that the #AFL were recently refused permission to use the Aboriginal Flag by its owner? The Senate is asking for submissions on #copyright and #IP licensing arrangements for the flag. Have your say. Further info available at: https://t.co/pdUHotuFBf @SladenLegal

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Hungry Jacks is gearing up for a fast feud, with rival McDonalds commencing action for #IP infringement in the Federal Court. Both have registered #trademark rights for a "Big Mac" and a "Big Jack", this case is sure to be a whopper! https://t.co/sFwEAGWeBT via @smh @SladenLegal

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The Sydney Kings have announced the team is revising its #logo and uniform #design after the NBL failed to reach an agreement with the Sydney Opera House regarding commercial #brand use and #trademark #licensing https://t.co/cz07iB1N5z via @smh @SladenLegal #IP #copyright

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Cricket Australia has made an arrangement with a sports ‘megafan’ after he received a #copyright infringement notice. The user had compiled over 2,000 archival videos over 10 years, but did not have a #licence @abcnews https://t.co/UG1scW0soQ via @SladenLegal #IP #publishing

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Did you know that if Australia's #copyright businesses were considered a stand-alone industry, it would be the fifth largest in the country in terms of gross value added? What is your #creativity worth? https://t.co/O9geMUqKQ5 via @AusCopyright #business #investment @SladenLegal

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A recent PwC report confirms that Australia's #copyright industries contributed $124 bn to the Australian economy in 2018. Growth has been driven by #software developers and the #advertising industry https://t.co/O9geMUqKQ5 @SladenLegal via @AusCopyright
#creativity #business

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Lorna Jane has rebranded its 'anti-viral' activewear range after industry experts cited the risk of the product description and #marketing campaign sending a misleading and deceptive message to #consumers. @SladenLegal via @smh https://t.co/E5LTcGdbYi #advertising #business

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@IPAustralia has established a new process for applicants to seek further time to respond to an office deadline due to #COVID19. Streamlined extensions of time are available at no cost for several #trademarks, #patents and #designs deadlines. Read more at: https://t.co/hWyYbETYmv

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Victoria Beckham has settled a #trademarks dispute with Sydney-based skincare #business VB Skinlab. Beckham was appealing a failed attempt to challenge the registration of the "VB" #brand @SladenLegal via @abcnews https://t.co/PTzQjlDyEc #advertising #marketing

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Did you know that cultivators of new #plantvarieties can obtain exclusive rights & prevent others from growing or selling plants without a #licence? A recent case has demonstrated the value of #PBR #investment . Read more from @SladenLegal at https://t.co/gZO2Cpndvw #IP #business

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Have you read our new article 'Five FAQs about #copyright for authors and publishers ? Read more at https://t.co/sqwgsRR2wQ

At @SladenLegal we can work with #publishers and authors alike to manage the licensing of #IP, the sale or transfer of works and any infringement disputes.

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Four US #publishers have filed a #copyright infringement lawsuit against the Internet Archive, seeking an injunction against the unauthorised distribution of "digital bootleg versions" of literary works @SladenLegal via @BplusPNews https://t.co/5tpKlVZqJZ #IP #business

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It's essential that you do your research to ensure your #business does not find itself in a dispute with a registered #trademark owner. @SladenLegal can help you mitigate risk by conducting Availability Searches. Read more here: https://t.co/Z5DMiPtRHf #advertising #IP #marketing

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Indigenous cultural #IP recognises the rights of First Nations people to protect their art and culture. Before you use works in a contemporary setting, you must consult the #artist and seek a #copyright #licence @SladenLegal via @abcnews https://t.co/lVn21oHyUM #creativity