What we're monitoring.
intellectual property 18 Oct 2026
How colour trade marks work in Australia, registration, distinctiveness and the disputes they spark
Colour trade marks are registrable in Australia but hard to win. Here's how distinctiveness, evidence of use and consumer law claims actually work.
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commercial law 18 Oct 2026
Beta participation agreements and the clauses that protect your product before launch
Drafting a beta participation agreement? Here are the essential clauses that protect your IP, tester data and launch timeline before you invite testers in.
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intellectual property 18 Oct 2026
Can you copyright a business name? How brand protection works in Australia
Business name legal essentials in Australia: copyright won't protect it, a registered trade mark will, and ASIC registration gives you no exclusive rights.
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commercial law 17 Oct 2026
NewLaw explained and what the fixed-fee, online legal model means for small business
NewLaw explained for Australian small business: what the fixed-fee, online legal services model is, how engagements actually run, and the traps to check first.
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intellectual property 17 Oct 2026
How Australian patents work for startups
How Australian patents work for startups: what can be patented, the 12-month filing timeline, costs, and when a patent attorney or IP lawyer earns their keep.
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intellectual property 17 Oct 2026
Registering a Trade Mark in Australia and the IP Australia Process Step by Step
How to register a trade mark in Brisbane: clearance search, filing with IP Australia, examination, opposition, renewal and non-use risk, step by step.
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commercial law 17 Oct 2026
Legal checklist for launching an online business in Australia
The legal checklist for starting an online business in Australia: registration, consumer law, privacy, spam rules and the contracts you need.
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commercial law 17 Oct 2026
What to check before you sign an international contract as an Australian business
What an Australian business needs to check before signing an international contract: governing law, dispute resolution, privacy, IP, security and enforcement.
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commercial law 17 Oct 2026
Confidentiality agreements and NDAs, what they actually protect
A confidentiality agreement (NDA) explained for Australian business owners: what it protects, how breach of confidence works, and when legal help matters.
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intellectual property 16 Oct 2026
What IP Australia does and how it affects your business
A plain-English guide to what IP Australia does: the four rights it registers, how applications are examined, and when your business needs an IP lawyer.
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commercial law 16 Oct 2026
Investing in a small business in Australia and the legal steps that protect your money
Investing in a small business in Australia? From structures and registration to compliance and contracts, here is what protects your capital and role.
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intellectual property 16 Oct 2026
How to Monitor a Trade Mark for Infringement, a Step-by-Step Guide
How to monitor a registered trade mark for infringement in Australia: watch the trade marks register, check business names, assess each finding and act fast.
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