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12/09/2022

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26/05/2022

It’s not often that people connect the idea that sharing someone else’s works - for example, photos, images, poems, cartoons, music or quotes - could result in them facing a legal claim.

There is often a misunderstanding about what can and cannot be used in campaigns. This article is a must-read for any business owner and their marketing and advertising teams.

Read the article here: https://leveluplegal.com.au/intellectual-property-in-advertising-and-marketing-campaigns/

25/05/2022

Businesses from startups through to corporate enterprises are at risk of a legal dispute when they misunderstand what is, or what isn’t allowed in relation to resharing or reusing someone else’s works.

It is very common to see businesses share quotes, images, illustrations, music and images, but do you know that this could constitute copyright infringement?

Copyright infringement can create significant legal and financial issues for businesses of all sizes. This article explores what you need to be aware of to avoid these costly advertising and marketing errors.

Find the article here: https://leveluplegal.com.au/intellectual-property-in-advertising-and-marketing-campaigns/

Dealing with legal issues relating to the use of intellectual property in advertising campaigns begins with knowing which issues can arise.

12/05/2022

When a competitor applies for a similar trade mark, you only have TWO MONTHS to oppose the registration of the mark after it is first advertised. Otherwise, the trade mark will proceed to registration.

Read how you can be alert to trade mark applications made by your competitors and not miss the window of time to oppose it.

Read here: https://leveluplegal.com.au/how-to-oppose-a-trademark/

11/05/2022

When a competitor applies for a trade mark that is similar to your trade mark in relation to similar goods and/or services, you may have the right to oppose the registration of that trade mark.

Level Up Legal co-founder and trade mark expert Zan Lee explains the legal grounds to oppose the registration of a trade mark and the next steps to take.

Learn how to oppose a trademark when a competitor has applied for or registered a trademark similar to one you or your business owns.

28/04/2022

Are you aware that the time that your employees work on a project can be a determining factor in who owns the intellectual property?

Depending on the employment agreement in place, it is not necessarily the case that employees own the IP of the work they create outside their regular working hours.

Brigit Rubinstein has a great example of why this can be the case, in her new article.

Read the article here: https://leveluplegal.com.au/who-owns-intellectual-property-created-by-independent-contractors/

27/04/2022

Who owns anything that is created by independent contractors and employees?

Intellectual property ownership and copyright infringement are complicated topics. We see many clients who believe they own the intellectual property of a particular work when, in fact, they do not.

Level Up Legal co-founder Brigit Rubinstein shares what you need to know to ensure the IP you think you own, is in fact yours.

Read the article here: https://leveluplegal.com.au/who-owns-intellectual-property-created-by-independent-contractors/

14/04/2022

If you receive a trademark notice of opposition, you need to know the best approach for how to defend trade mark oppositions.

https://leveluplegal.com.au/how-to-defend-trademark-oppositions-what-to-do/

13/04/2022

Have you applied for a trade mark?

Did you know that even after IP Australia has accepted your trade mark, that it may be able to be opposed?

So, who has the right to oppose your trade mark?
On what legal grounds could your trade mark be opposed?

Level Up Legal co-founder and trade mark expert Zan Lee answers these questions below.

Read the article here: https://leveluplegal.com.au/how-to-defend-trademark-oppositions-what-to-do/