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Tips for Australian brand owners - Recent case law on maintaining your trade mark registrations in Europe

Australian brand owners that have registered trademarks in Europe must heed a recent decision on the continuing requirement of trade mark use.
Bill Ladas
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IP for free? A ‘Quirky’ idea that reinvents innovation

Companies spend billions protecting their IP, but now one of the world’s largest is bucking the trend and giving free access to some of its patents.
Frances Wheelahan
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Drones and driverless trucks and LHDs - Automation is the future of Australian mining

The automated future of mining is here, but beware the commercial risks that arise with new technologies.
Andrew Chew
Michael MacGinley
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Constitutional recognition of local government a much-needed reform

Local governments must be recognised in the Constitution to ensure their ongoing financial security. But don’t bet on a successful referendum.
Samuel Volling
Luke McDonald
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Federal Budget 2013-14: A tough one for business, especially multinational business

What are the most significant tax measures that will impact the business bottom line?
Jonathon Leek
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