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01/09/15

Legislative protection extended for small businesses

The Federal Government recently announced its introduction of a Bill to Parliament that will provide protection against unfair contract terms for small businesses. To date, the Bill has passed in the House of Representatives and now waiting on review and consideration by the Senate Economics Legislation Committee. If enacted, it will render voidable any unfair...

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Drones: what you need to know

As the popularity of drones rockets skywards, it is not surprising that more and more agencies and brands and turning to the use of drones in the filming and creation of ads. To be clear, when we say drones we’re talking about these… …and not these… Many of us know or know of someone who...

Trade Promotions Update: Victoria removes the requirement for Permits

At present, if your national game of chance trade promotion exceeds a total prize pool value of $5,000, you require a permit in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Victoria. However, legislation passed by the Victorian Parliament has now removed the requirement for a permit for any trade promotions running in Victoria,...

Mumbrella Awards 2015

On June 4, the annual Mumbrella Awards were held at the Star, Sydney. The event recognises the ‘best, bravest and brightest work in the media.’ Stephen attended on behalf of von Muenster Solicitors and presented the ‘Best Direct Agency of the Year’ Award. This year, WiTH Collective won the award, with R/GA Sydney receiving a...

The risks of using ‘Anzac’ in Advertising

The Anzac legend is central to Australian culture and, with this year marking the Anzac Centenary, it is not surprising that some brands have attempted to align themselves with our national heritage. But brands looking to associate themselves with the Anzac legend and Anzac Day not only run the risk of experiencing consumer backlash, but...

Making your mark

Trade marks can offer powerful protection for brands. But in order to be capable of trade mark registration, trade marks need to be sufficiently distinctive. This was the key question in two major trade mark judgments in 2014 and these decisions highlight the challenges in determining if a proposed trade mark is more than purely,...

Social media hangout with Stephen and Jules Lund

Yesterday, Stephen participated in a social media and the law hangout with radio personality, Jules Lund. In front of a live audience at Mumbrella House, they both discussed social media issues, particularly brands or companies using social influencers and how the law is catching up. You can read Stephen’s article about social influencers here or you...

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