Annual Review 2009

Publications

Technology, Communications & Intellectual Property

Our Technology & Communications Newsletters include articles on Intellectual Property issues.

2010

Technology & Communications Article: June 2010
15 June 2010 

  • Getting the Deal Through 2010- Telecoms and Media

Intellectual Property Article: June 2010
11 June 2010 

  • Getting the Deal Through - Trademarks

Intellectual Property Insight - 5 February 2010
05 February 2010 

  • Landmark victory for iiNet against film industry

Intellectual Property Insight 14 January 2010
14 January 2010 

  • Infringing copyright in a work you haven’t seen

2009

Intellectual Property Insight - 26 November 2009
26 November 2009 

Intellectual Property Insight: 9 October 2009
09 October 2009

Technology & Communications Insight
30 July 2009

  • Privacy compliance under the spotlight

Communications and Technology: Law Society Journal July 2009
15 July 2009

  • National Broadband Network to impact more than just internet speeds

Technology & Communications Article: June 2009
15 June 2009 

  • Getting the Deal Through - Telecoms and Media

 

Technology & Communications: Law Society Journal May 2009
07 May 2009

  • Film Studios' landmark claim against internet service provider

Technology, Communications & IP Alert: April 2009
03 April 2009

  • Time to "Cotton On" to copyright infringement of "Look and Feel" 

Communications and Technology: Law Society Journal March 2009
30 March 2009

  • ACMA ramps up enforcement of the Spam Act

HDY Technology, Communications & IP Alert: March 2009
23 March 2009

  • Do you need to be licensed to operate your internet discussion site?

HDY Technology, Communications & IP Alert: 18 February 2009
18 February 2009

  • A monster of a reputation

Technology, Communications & IP Alert: February 2009
06 February 2009

  • Autodesk v Ginos Engineers: A case of software infringement 

2008

Information and Communications Technology: Dec 2008
09 December 2008

  • Gershon review to result in major changes to the Federal ICT market

Intellectual Property Alert: Oct 2008
13 October 2008

  • Caution for government agencies regarding copyright licence fees
  • Facts
  • Potential impact on government agencies

Technology Communications & IP Alert: July 2008
23 July 2008

  • Domain names - Recent developments you should know about

Technology Communications & IP Alert: June 2008
26 June 2008

  • Social networking websites: Should they be used at work?

Technology & Communications: Mar 2008
11 March 2008

  • Relaxation of rules for transfer of domain names on the horizon
  • New internet and mobile content laws commence
  • Major reforms proposed to privacy law
  • User generated content in the spotlight
  • Review of format shifting laws for films and photographs

2007

Intellectual Property Alert: Oct 2007
23 October 2007

  • Intellectual Property Principles for Commonwealth Government Agencies

Intellectual Property Alert: Oct 2007
23 October 2007

  • Intellectual Property Principles for Commonwealth Government Agencies

Technology & Communications: Sep 2007
17 September 2007

  • Google and sponsored links
  • Variation of online contracts considered in recent US decision
  • The case of the eBay Wirraway
  • Government ICT contracting - a new framework?
  • Nine Network cuts no ice
  • Amendments to the telecommunications interception and access regime

Technology & Communications: Jul 2007
11 July 2007

  • Greater regulation of Internet and mobile content
  • New SourceIT model contracts released by Federal Government
  • Copyright or design protection for industrially applied designs?
  • Developments in telecommunications access - Unconditioned Local Loop Service

Technology & Communications: May 2007
11 May 2007

  • Changes to trade mark law - take note!
  • Breaking the Code - The Da Vinci Code copyright litigation
  • Media laws proclaimed
  • Federal Magistrates jurisdiction extended to include trade marks and designs
  • ACCC outlines framework for review of regulation of fixed line services
  • Digital radio in Australia is one step closer

Technology & Communications Article: May 2007
09 May 2007

  • Getting the Deal Through - Telecoms and Media

Technology & Communications: Feb 2007
28 February 2007

  • Telstra launches High Court appeal
  • Caveat vendor - let the seller beware
  • All website operators and internet service providers to be on watch
  • ASIC commences review of the EFT Code of Conduct
  • ACMA releases new enforcement guidelines

2006

Technology & Communications Insight: Dec 2006
14 December 2006

  • Copyright Amendment Act 2006 receives Royal Assent

Technology & Communications Article: Dec 2006
01 December 2006

  • A critical analysis of NSW procurement of ICT goods and services

Technology & Communications: Oct 2006
31 October 2006

  • Telco contracts found to contain unfair terms
  • Comprehensive review of privacy laws
  • .au domain review
  • ACCC releases guidance on media mergers
  • Federal Government copyright reforms continue
  • Australia's first "moral rights" case
  • Favourable review of innovation patent system

Technology & Communications Insight: Aug 2006
23 August 2006

  • New developments in Federal Government ICT contracting

Technology & Communications: Jul 2006
07 July 2006

  • Government announces shake up of regulation of mobile content
  • SourceIT model contracts released
  • Fixed network services under scrutiny
  • Taping your favourite shows and copying songs onto your iPod may soon be legal
  • Consultation begins on the proposed Health and Social Services Access Card
  • Is there any value in having a trade mark watched... especially if it is registered?
  • Profile

Technology & Communications: May 2006
02 May 2006

  • APRA issues draft outsourcing proposals
  • Federal Government issues new guidelines for e-commerce
  • Changes to the Australian media landscape
  • ACMA registers internet industry code on spam
  • New legislation to amend intellectual property laws
  • Telemarketers beware

Technology & Communications: Mar 2006
01 March 2006

  • Selling ICT to the Federal Government - "the times they are a-changing"

Technology & Communications: Feb 2006
06 February 2006

  • Federal Government announces major changes to ICT contracting
  • ACCC commences broad-ranging review of fixed network services
  • The future regulation of VoIP services under the microscope
  • Government commences review of anti-spam laws
  • ACCC institutes proceedings against LG for allegedly false or misleading warranty claims

2005

Technology & Communications: Oct 2005
25 October 2005

  • Court orders that mod chips are not unlawful
  • Legislation passed to sell Telstra and 'future-proof' telecommunications
  • Music industry wins two-nil against file sharers
  • The on-again off-again tale of cross-media ownership reform
  • 56 million ways to be at odds with australia's anti-spam laws

Technology & Communications: Aug 2005
04 August 2005

  • New legislation to govern workplace surveillance
  • Major credit card fraud is a timely reminder of bankers' obligations
  • Is it time for Australia to give fair use a fair go?
  • A private Act publicly reviewed
  • Ground-breaking study into achieving value from ICT
  • Spyware on the agenda
  • Tax implications for NZ companies conducting business in Australia over the internet

Technology & Communications: May 2005
05 May 2005

  • 2.1 Million Reasons for Good E-mail Management
  • ACCC monitors the Internet Industry
  • eMarketing
  • Corporate Governance of Information Communication Technology

Technology & Communications: Feb 2005
01 February 2005

  • ISPs to suffer under FTA copyright amendments
  • Court considers flagrant breach of confidential information and copyright
  • Interception of stored emails, SMS and voicemail now legal
  • US spammer sent to the slammer

2004

Technology & Communications: Nov 2004
19 November 2004

  • The fight for Linux
  • Trade mark lessons from Crazy John
  • Recent development - the new Business Names Act commences
  • Legal refresher - consequential loss
  • Internet & Trade Practices Act jurisdiction
  • NZ regulator tackles bank outsourcing
  • Profile - Charles Schofield, Senior Associate

Technology & Communications: Sep 2004
19 September 2004

  • Channel Seven succeeds in action to stop privacy infringement
  • The next generation is here - information, entertainment (and regulation) on the move
  • ACCC gets tough on telco advertising
  • More ammunition introduced in the war against spam
  • Profile - Donna Short, Senior Associate

Technology & Communications: Jul 2004
16 July 2004

  • FSR amendments set to impact on information technology use by financial institutions
  • IT vendors beware!
  • ACIF revises prices, terms and conditions code
  • ACCC gets serious about online trading

Technology & Communications: May 2004
20 May 2004

  • Who owns employee inventions?
  • Electronic commerce under the Australia/US Free Trade Agreement - A Snapshot
  • What is a "television broadcast" - the latest instalment from the High Court in 'The Panel' case
  • National security now on the agenda for Telcos
  • Putting the 'UGG' boot in

Technology & Communications: Mar 2004
05 March 2004

  • Open source software - the push to use it and legal implications
  • The new Designs Act - benefits for business
  • Keeping website information correct

Technology & Communications: Jan 2004
21 January 2004

  • The Spam Act - In Brief
  • Music Piracy - The Story So Far
  • Identity Fraud
  • Confidentiality: Will it Survive the End of a Business Agreement?

2003

Technology & Communications: Oct 2003
20 October 2003

  • You can't stop the music
  • Profile - Bob Jordan
  • NSW Government Information Technology Conditions 2003
  • The Goggomobil goes on trial
  • Overhaul of trade marks law in New Zealand

Technology & Communications: Aug 2003
25 August 2003

  • Responsibilities of companies to properly brief IT suppliers on their requirements
  • The lifting of parallel importation of software and the strengthening of the Copyright Act enforcement provisions
  • Robert Neely
  • Anti-spam initiatives
  • Protection for Sony regional coding technology

2001

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