Who gets their top level domain names? *

Australia - July 4 2012
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has recently released the proposed generic top level domains (gTLDs) which have been applied for through the new gTLD application process

Co-authors: James Deady.

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iiNet wins landmark High Court case *

Australia - April 23 2012
On Friday, the High Court handed down its keenly anticipated decision in the long running case between iiNet Limited (an internet service provider) and a consortium of Australian and international film and television studios (known as AFACT).

Co-authors: James Deady.

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Transitional plant breeder's rights clarified *

Australia - April 5 2012
In the recent decision of Elders Rural Services Australia Ltd v Registrar of Plant Breeder’s Rights [2012] FCAFC 14, the full Federal Court contemplated the relationship between the current Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994 (Cth) (new Act) and the repealed Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 (Cth) (old Act).

Co-authors: Sue-Anne Kong.

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Paid online advertising and the liability of search engine providers *

Australia - April 4 2012
In yesterday’s Full Federal Court appeal decision, it was unanimously held that Google had itself engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to a number of misleading advertisements that appeared on its search engine website.

Co-authors: Sue-Anne Kong, Sally Scott.

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‘Causal connection’ and copyright in the building and construction industry *

Australia - March 30 2012
When bringing a copyright infringement claim, it is essential to establish that ‘copying’ has occurred. 

Co-authors: Sue-Anne Kong.

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