Stolen IP: Who owns intellectual property created by independent contractors and employees?

In our work we see many people who do not own the intellectual property in a particular piece of work, such as software, photographs or designs, they firmly believed they did. This is because copyright ownership and copyright infringement are topics that can be highly misunderstood and complicated. One of the most commonly misunderstood aspects […]
How to defend trademark oppositions | What to do when you receive a trademark opposition notice

Have you recently received a trademark notice of opposition from IP Australia? It can be concerning to receive this letter, particularly if you have already moved forward with the trademark. However, the good news is that you may have options to successfully defend the opposition. Who has the right to oppose a trademark registration? Any […]