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Mdp staff have experience in assisting journalists with opinions and comments on legal matters and legislative changes and their implications to businesses and individuals. If you are a journalist or a representative of the media and have an enquiry or interview request, please either contact direct or use the below form. If we can’t assist you directly we would be happy to direct you someone who could.
Brand growth and trade mark protection
The commencement of the new year is a terrific time to get your business in order. For this reason, we suggest you consider whether you have appropriate protection in place for your business’ brand. Have you recently launched new products or services? Your brand might not be registered as a trade mark for those new products or services. You could also be running the risk of...
Copyright Claim a front for the Porn Industry
See Sarah Cameron’s comment in The Age today 18/10/2011 on Copyright enforcement as a possible front for the Porn Industry. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/playing-dirty-20111017-1ltam.html ...
Don't steal my brand
As the owner of a trade mark, you may have the right to prevent another trader from using that trade mark in relation to goods or services similar to your own. These rights are likely to arise under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (for registered trade marks), the Australian Consumer Law (contained in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) and/or the common law action of “passing...
Happy 2011!
The staff at mdp McDonald Partners would like to wish everyone all the best for 2011. mdp has enjoyed a successful 2010 with our move to our new modern premises located at level 4, 91 William Street, Melbourne to accommodate our growing practice. We would like to thank all of our clients and referrers for choosing us as their legal advisors. We look forward to working with you in 2011.
Licensed to Protect
Do you have a software business and are looking to get busy licensing your products to others? Perhaps you need to formalise your existing licence ‘handshakes’ into a clear written statement? There are some important things you need to get in place now to protect and commercialise the benefits of your hard work and the time to do it is now! Mdp McDonald Partners...
mdp Appoints New Partner Sarah Verstak
mdp McDonald Partners are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Sarah Verstak to the position of Partner effective 16 Jan 2012. This appointment marks an important milestone in the expansion of our boutique Melbourne based commercial and intellectual property practice...
New litigation rules
The Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic) came into force in ealry 2011, changing the civil litigation procedure requirements in Victoria. Previously, there were different rules that applied to different courts, but there are now several uniform rules that apply to litigation in any Victorian court and significantly, to procedures that take place before litigation commences. One of the...
Pick Your Keywords Carefully
Advertisers should be aware that case law now exists regarding the use of a competitor’s business name as a keyword inserted in the headline of a Sponsored Link. This keyword insertion exposes advertisers to liability for misleading and deceptive conduct. Conversely, businesses should be aware of statutory consumer provisions and Google policies that could be of assistance if their...
PPS Register Starts Today
Just a reminder that the Personal Property Securities (PPS) Register goes live today 30 January 2012.
Sale of business restraints
Are you restrained under Sale of Business contract? Is this fair? Vendors in the context of sales of businesses are often subject to restraints of trade. Without a restraint of trade clause on the vendor, a purchaser may be less inclined to purchase a business because the value of the business can easily be undermined if the vendor immediately sets up in direct competition...
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