Tag: Copyright

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Australian Copyright Reform: Orphan Works Scheme

The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) was amended in April 2026 to introduce Australia’s first orphan works scheme. An ‘orphan work’ is copyright material for which the owner cannot be identified or located for the purpose of obtaining permission to use the material. The amendments facilitate the use of orphan works, while limiting the remedies available copyright owners who are later identified or located.

Integrated IP October 13, 2026

IP Insurance – What is it? (Part 2)

Intellectual property (IP) insurance is essential for businesses seeking to protect their valuable IP assets. It offers several benefits…

Matthew Yeates April 17, 2024

IP Insurance – What is it? (Part 1)

Intellectual Property (IP) insurance is a specialised type of insurance designed to protect businesses from the financial risks associated with intellectual property disputes and litigation.

Matthew Yeates April 10, 2024

The blurred inventor

For most inventors, the patenting process is a foreign concept that is confusing, complex, and divorced from the underlying development of the technology of an invention.

Stefan Paterson April 4, 2024

Unseen and undervalued – A brief introduction to intangible assets

Over the past few decades, the world has seen dizzying advancements in technology. By way of example, Australia only connected to the Internet in 1989 – now it’s impossible to imagine life without it. But perhaps the most exciting development in recent years is the rapid and accelerating commercialisation of space.

Stefan Paterson March 22, 2024