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Federal Court contemplated the relationship between the current Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994 (Cth) (new Act) and the repealed Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 (Cth) (old Act).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: Ben Hamilton.

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: Sally Scott, Ben Hamilton.

‘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: Ben Hamilton.