by Noric Dilanchian | 15/12/2007 | Trade Marks Registration & Brands, Copyright Law, Content, Entertainment & Publishing, Dispute Resolution
What do Britney Spears and a dog toy manufacturer called Haute Diggity Dog have in common? Answer: both were recent defendants in legal actions in France and the US by luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton. Both were engaged in new-media-style mashups that could be... by Noric Dilanchian | 01/12/2007 | Trade Marks Registration & Brands, Dispute Resolution
Showtime Network, a pay TV channel picked Californication to title its TV series. The Red Hot Chilli Peppers had already used it to title a song and album. Fame creates facts The Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ 1999 album titled “Californication” was a smash hit. It sold 14... by Noric Dilanchian | 13/11/2007 | Copyright Law, Dispute Resolution
The work of architects exposes them to legal risks. Lack of clarity in documents or arrangements often causes angst for architects. It is sometimes also used by them as a negotiation tactic. This is illustrated in a leading copyright case for architects decided by the... by Noric Dilanchian | 13/11/2007 | Copyright Law, Litigation
How do you create revenue-earning copyright work? Aim to be original. Bonus hint: add a “wow factor”! This article is about a court case on copyright breach of a project home plan. It was won by the owner of the plan, Porter Davis Homes, against another... by Noric Dilanchian | 03/11/2007 | Dispute Resolution
Once more the dire consequences of breach of Part IV of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (“Act”) have been made clear. This time with record penalties, injunctive orders and compliance orders imposed by the Federal Court of Australia. Today Australian... by Noric Dilanchian | 27/07/2007 | Dispute Resolution
Success in business requires good decisions. Business stories are great teachers, including about business transaction and court cases. Here are five current business stories. In each, lawyers and others have made decisions in or for a business. Those decisions helped...
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