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AUSTRALASIA

23rd Nov 2016

Australia Update: Restrictions to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege

A recent Federal Court decision has raised questions in regard to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege. Section 229 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 states that a...

A recent Federal Court decision has raised questions in regard to the scope of Trade Mark attorney privilege. Section...

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AUSTRALASIA

19th Feb 2016

First test case for Australia’s new anti-piracy provision?

It appears Australia may have not one, but two test cases to ascertain the strength and scope of Australia’s anti-piracy provision, introduced last year.

It appears Australia may have not one, but two test cases to ascertain the strength and scope of Australia’s...

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AUSTRALASIA

27th Nov 2015

Attempts by Simonds Homes to enforce site-blocking provisions

Section 115A of the Copyright Act 1968 allows copyright owners to seek, from the Federal Court, an injunction requiring internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to any ‘online...

Section 115A of the Copyright Act 1968 allows copyright owners to seek, from the Federal Court, an injunction requiring...

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AUSTRALASIA

13th Aug 2015

New Anti-Piracy Law now in Force in Australia

Australia’s Copyright Act 1968 (Act) has recently been amended to allow owners of copyright to seek, from the Federal Court of Australia, an injunction requiring Carriage Service Providers (CSPs)...

Australia’s Copyright Act 1968 (Act) has recently been amended to allow owners of copyright to seek, from the Federal...

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