While SOPA and PIPA are US laws, the passage of these laws could potentially affect Australian-based internet businesses who also trade in the US, especially those who operate websites which allow its users to contribute or comment on the website.
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Why did Wikipedia shut down? Does SOPA and PIPA affect me and my business?
Jan23
2012
Written by Kenneth Ti
2012
Written by Kenneth Ti
Introduction to Copyright
Jan15
2012
Written by Kenneth Ti
2012
Written by Kenneth Ti
Copyright law allows people to claim ownership over certain works. Copyright law is set out in the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth), which applies throughout Australia. This article generally describes copyright law in Australia.
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Written by There are many players claiming to be ‘social media experts’ who offer to provide you with articles and content. But you must be vigilant to ensure that you ‘get what you pay for’, and that you are clear about any intellectual property rights associated with the articles and content. In one example, our client invited [...]
READ MORE »News: EMI loses Kookaburra appeal
Mar31
2011
Written by Kenneth Ti
2011
Written by Kenneth Ti
The Federal Court of Australia today made a final decision in a case that dealt with whether a riff the popular song “I come from the land down under” by the band Men at Work in 1980, was taken from a popular Australian tune “Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree”.
READ MORE »News: iiNet Federal Court decision affirmed
Feb24
2011
Written by Kenneth Ti
2011
Written by Kenneth Ti
The Full Federal Court has confirmed Justice Cowdroy’s decision at first instance in the matter of Roadshow Films Pty Limited v iiNet Limited [2011] FCAFC 23, dismissing the appeal by the plaintiff in this matter. This essentially means that internet service providers are not liable for the actions of its users in matters where the [...]
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