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Australian Productivity Commission Proposes Text & Data Mining Exception to Copyright Infringement for AI Training

In response to a request to identify ‘priority reforms’ under the Australian Government’s productivity growth agenda, on 5 August 2025 the Productivity Commission released an interim report entitled Harnessing data and...more

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The Ownership Debate: Intellectual Property in AI. Who Does It Belong To?

With the rise in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in all forms, the question is becoming more present than ever – who owns the intellectual property in a work created with the use of AI?...more

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Doing Business in Australia

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Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more

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Australia’s new approach to regulating AI: calculated risk?

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Australian companies may soon be required to comply with a regulatory framework for the use of Artificial Intelligence, which is to be developed following a public consultation run by the Department of Industry, Science and...more

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Australian Court Holds That Use of a Corporate Logo for Purposes of Engaging in a Public Campaign Amounts to Mostly Fair Dealing

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Australia's Copyright Act allows for various "fair dealing" defenses that set out defined categories of acceptable uses of copyrighted work. These uses include research or study, criticism or review, parody or satire,...more

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IP Considerations For Businesses Operating Online – An Australian Perspective

Recent changes in consumer behaviour due to the COVID-19 pandemic mean that few businesses can afford to ignore the internet, and the opportunities for efficiencies and scale that it offers.  Operating a business online...more

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Proposed Copyright Reform in Australia – Limited Liability Scheme for Use of Orphan Works

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Reforms to the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (Act) are just around the corner, and after two years of extensive stakeholder consultation, the Government has finally proposed a limited liability scheme for use of orphan works. The...more

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Henley Arch Obtains Significant Damages Award in Copyright Claim Against Home Owner

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Late last year, Judge Baird of the Australian Federal Circuit Court handed down a decision in the case of Henley Arch v Del Monaco, a copyright infringement matter in respect of a project home design....more

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Double Trouble

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When starting a new brand, funds are often limited. Spending money on intellectual property (IP) protection can be low on the list for new businesses. However, getting IP protections in place quickly is a key step in building...more

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Copyright law update – proposed amendments to website blocking laws

The Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Act 2018 (Act) which passed both Houses of Parliament on 28 November 2018, and is due to commence the day after it receives Royal Assent, amends section 115A of the Copyright Act...more

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Business Litigation Report - November 2017

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The Un-Crisis Crisis Law and Strategy Group - No Two Situations Are Alike—That’s the Challenge “How fast can you get to…” “Let’s see. I just got back from London. We’ll be there tomorrow.” As our founder John Quinn...more

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Tamawood v Habitare: A Recent Australian Decision on Copyright Infringement in Building Designs

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Early last week, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (Full Court) delivered its judgment in the case of Tamawood v Habitare Developments, a copyright infringement case in respect of project home designs. Habitare...more

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