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Legal insights for graphic designers and surface designers

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright, Intellectual Property

Navigating Copyright for Creatives In the intricate tapestry of artistry, legal considerations might seem like a distant concern. However, the world of creativity is interwoven with legal nuances that safeguard your IP. Welcome to a journey where we unravel the essentials of copyright for creatives. This will be a deep dive into Copyright for Creatives. […]

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From Zombies to Wizards: Copyright Law and Originality in Writing

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright, Intellectual Property

For writers, copyright law can play a significant role in protecting their original works and ensuring they receive appropriate recognition and compensation for their efforts. Under Australian copyright law, copyright protects the original expression of ideas, rather than the ideas themselves. This means that while ideas themselves are not protectable, the particular way in which […]

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Intellectual Property in Schools: Who Owns it – Employers or teachers?

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright, Intellectual Property

When it comes to intellectual property (IP) in schools, it’s not just lesson plans and teaching materials that come into play. Teachers may also create IP in their own time that is not directly related to their teaching duties, such as writing educational books, creating learning apps or tutoring websites. Clients often ask us: who […]

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Nestlé vs Yarra Valley
Feb / 19

Nestlé v Yarra Valley Chocolaterie – In A Spot Of Trouble

Sharon Givoni Consulting Intellectual Property

Hey there Freckle Face, you better stop using my trade mark! Victorian family business, the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, has found itself in a ‘David v Goliath’ battle against world-renown chocolate and confectionary brand Nestlé for use of the term FRECKLES in several of its yummy chocolate treats.  Nestlé has registered the word FRECKLES under trade […]

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Can Emails Make A Binding Contract?
Feb / 11

Can Emails Make A Binding Contract?

Sharon Givoni Consulting Intellectual Property

Can emails make a binding contract? A lot of our clients regret sending an email offering something to another person thus potentially making a contract. In other words, can a set of emails make a binding contract per Australian law? Well the simple answer is, yes. The recipe for a binding contract requires at minimum […]

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Do you own your life
Feb / 07

Do You Own Your Life?

Sharon Givoni Consulting Intellectual Property

This might be an intriguing title for an article because at first glance, of course you own your life – otherwise, who else would? But this is more a question of do you own the story of your life? Taking that a step further, how would you feel if someone else came along, say, an […]

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Blog Defamatory
Feb / 07

When is a blog defamatory?

Sharon Givoni Consulting Intellectual Property

Most of us write blogs from time to time. Sometimes it is used in a manner to vent about our lives. However, depending on the nature of the blog post, you could be facing potential legal risk. Thus the question you may have asked yourself, is my blog defamatory? Defamation unlike other areas of law […]

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Pet Food Regulation Report 2019
Dec / 04

Pet Food Regulation Report 2019

Sharon Givoni Consulting Intellectual Property

Full Report Attached Below: Pet Food Regulation Report 2019 – Australia Meat used as pet food (also termed as pet meat) is regulated in every state and territory of Australia except for Australian Capital Territory. Every state and other territories require that knackeries, butcher shops, animal food processing plants and meat processing plants hold an […]

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Instragram Influencer Legal Concerns
Jul / 10

Are you an Instagram Influencer? IP Legal Concerns

Sharon Givoni Consulting Intellectual Property

For some, Instagram has become a career bringing in a steady income. Those with the skill (or luck) to amass a hoard of followers have vast potential to a sizeable living from paid promotions. However, before uploading your next post to Instagram to be seen by millions, there are a few influencer legal concerns that […]

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Price Comparison Sites and Copyright - Protecting Your Databas
Mar / 04

Price Comparison Sites and Copyright – Protecting Your Database

Sharon Givoni Consulting Intellectual Property

Lately, we have had a number of clients approach us and ask about the legality of their online businesses. Particularly in respect to price comparison and directory websites. The question arises whether the use of other company information and things such as logos in comparison tables, charts or compilations is a breach of copyright. Copyright […]

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