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Comment on The Federal Budget: Items of note for Directors by The Federal Budget: Items of note for Directors « The Aspect Legal

The Federal Budget: Items of note for Directors « The Aspect Legal — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:21:15 +0000

[...] If you would like advice about your duties as a director, your possible liabilities as a director, and how to keep yourself and your company in the clear, send an email enquiry to enquiries@aspectlegal.com.au or phone us on 02 8666 7900 and we will organise a time to have a confidential discussion with you and answer any questions you might have…read more [...]

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Aspect now provides finance « The Aspect Legal — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:09:21 +0000

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Comment on Reminder: Review your contracts urgently for Trade Practices Act changes by Reminder: Review your contracts urgently for Trade Practices Act changes « The Aspect Legal

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:05:56 +0000

[...] The legislation now contains “guarantees” that can’t be excluded or limited, for the provision of goods and services valued less than $40,000 and for products valued greater than $40,000 that are generally used for personal consumption. (This does not however include any product that is acquired for re-supply, or for use in trade or commerce)…read more [...]

Comment on Google gets “Groggle” by Google gets “Groggle” « The Aspect Legal

Google gets “Groggle” « The Aspect Legal — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:56:49 +0000

[...] Sadly, this type of story is all too common. I have countless examples of clients coming to the realisation that they are behind the eight ball in protecting their trademark and intellectual property rights. Even though expert assistance at the beginning costs such a small percentage of how much it ends up costing when the advice is sought too late…read more [...]

Comment on Important alert: New legislation that impacts your business by Important alert: New legislation that impacts your business « The Aspect Legal

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:43:40 +0000

[...] The PPSA is a new act establishing a single national law governing security interests and similar transactions relating to all tangible assets (for example goods, cars, boats, crops and livestock) and intangible assets (for example trademarks, other intellectual property, licenses and accounts) except land and some statutory licenses…read more [...]

Comment on What’s in a name? Business names, Company names, Domain names, and trademarks – the differences explained by What’s in a name? Business names, Company names, Domain names, and trademarks – the differences explained « The Aspect Legal

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:40:35 +0000

[...] So if business, company and domain names don’t actually provide ownership in the use of a name – what purpose do they serve…? And what are some of the related requirements you need to be aware of?…read more [...]

Comment on Groupon v Scoopon battle it out by Groupon v Scoopon battle it out « The Aspect Legal

Groupon v Scoopon battle it out « The Aspect Legal — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:37:06 +0000

[...] After the initial startling success of the groupon daily deals business model in the US, an Aussie daily deals site saw an opportunity to grab the name in the Australian market. By the time Groupon thought of expanding its protection to Australia – it was too late – Scoopon had scooped up the groupon.com.au domain, the company name “Groupon Pty Limited” and had applied for the Groupon trademark. In fact Scoopon’s trademark application in Australia was made a mere 5 days before Groupon’s application – but in trade mark law it’s all about timing!…read more [...]

Comment on Are you prepared for .xxx ? by Are you prepared for .xxx ? « The Aspect Legal

Are you prepared for .xxx ? « The Aspect Legal — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:34:06 +0000

[...] Or some crafty cybersquatters might feel taking a .xxx with your trademark might be a business venture that gives them the opportunity to get some money out of you…read more [...]

Comment on Free Legal Seminar – The major risks in runnning a business by Free Legal Seminar – The major risks in runnning a business « The Aspect Legal

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:30:25 +0000

[...] In this seminar Joanna Oakey will be discussing the major legal risks in running a business, examples of where other people have gone wrong, and the simple steps you can take now to protect your business and your own personal asset base…read more [...]

Comment on Reasonable Endeavours. Best Endeavours. What’s the difference?? by Reasonable Endeavours. Best Endeavours. What’s the difference?? « The Aspect Legal

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:09:36 +0000

[...] But do these different phrases really have a different meaning? Are you arguing for a good cause at all…?…read more [...]