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Davies Collison Cave
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important part of everyday life, and we are seeing its effects ripple through virtually every industry both globally and within Australia.
Herbert Smith Freehills
In this podcast series, Australian partners Rebekah Gay and Emma Iles explore a variety of topics, issues and areas of intellectual property law.
Davies Collison Cave
The matter of Swancom Pty Ltd v The Jazz Corner Hotel Pty Ltd [2022] FCAFC 157, (the Appeal Decision) involved the hearing of two appeals to the full Federal Court (constituted by Yates, Abraham and Rofe JJ).
O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
Drill is a genre of music characterised through violent and provocative lyrics, which glorifies gang violence.
Davies Collison Cave
When the Australian Prime Minister announced the commencement of the 2022 Australian Federal Election campaign, the Opposition Leader responded with the enthusiastic battlecry of "Hey! Ho! Let's go!"
Davies Collison Cave
When musicians think about intellectual property, patent protection is often overlooked as music and performance are more commonly associated with other intellectual property rights, such as copyright and trade mark protection.
Davies Collison Cave
It seems like every other week there is a new headline about musicians suing one another over some disagreement or grievance, more often than not, concerning unpaid royalties.
Carroll & O'Dea
Regulation of music streaming companies should bring them in line with the governing of music played on the radio.
Davies Collison Cave
With AUS Music T-Shirt Day just around the corner, there couldn't be a better time to look back on memories of lining up at the merchandise stand after a concert...
Davies Collison Cave
Pretty much everything you need to establish a bad faith ground of opposition in Australia.
Davies Collison Cave
These included (amongst others) Crowded House, Powderfinger and Men at Work.
Stacks Law Firm
Before you play a song in public, it's wise to seek legal advice and ensure you have the original creator's permission.
Davies Collison Cave
Boomerang Investments Pty Ltd v Padgett (Liability) [2020] FCA 535 is a case of "flagrant" copyright infringement of the musical work in the iconic song ‘Love is in the air' ("Love").
Davies Collison Cave
As with most major global events, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous online parody songs, from ‘My Corona', to ‘Coronavirus Rhapsody' and riffs on The Beatles' ‘Yesterday'.
Davies Collison Cave
Merchandising is playing an increasingly greater role as a revenue stream for musicians.
Davies Collison Cave
While digitisation has demonstrably disrupted the traditional music industry, it has also presented new opportunities, particularly in the way musicians can share their creativity and connect with audiences.
McCullough Robertson
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Copyright Agency announced $375,000 in additional funding to the arts industry.
Marque Lawyers
Jay-Z recently sued an Australian online retailer, The Little Homie, claiming IP infringement of his famous song track.
Marque Lawyers
Taylor Swift has been twittersputing with Scooter Braun over the rights to the back catalogue of her master recordings.
Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
This is a robust, efficient tool for Australian copyright owners to tackle the problem of online copyright infringement.
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