The trade mark dispute between Katy Perry and Katie Perry has become one of Australia’s most closely watched intellectual property cases. The case has drawn strong public attention because it involves a celebrity. It also offers important lessons about brand protection, reputation, and trade mark strategy. In Taylor v Killer Queen LLC [2026] HCA 5, …
Hot N Cold: When Celebrity Brands Collide with Trade Marks Read More »
Many people assume that once they properly sign a will, they secure their estate plan. In most cases, they do. A will typically distributes assets according to the testator’s wishes and gives family members and executors certainty. Problems arise when no one can locate a missing will after the testator’s death. In these circumstances, the …
Missing Will: What Happens if Your Will Goes Missing in NSW Read More »
Many people are surprised to learn that pensions can count as property in a divorce, even when they are already being distributed, which can feel counterintuitive. Pensions often serve as both a current income stream and a future financial resource, and this dual nature can make it challenging to understand how they fit into property …
Pensions and Divorce Property Settlement: When a Pension Counts as Property Read More »
Many businesses assume that if disaster strikes, their commercial insurance policy will cover the loss. This is usually true for more obvious incidents such as fire damage, inventory theft, or public liability claims. The real issue often lies in policy definitions in commercial insurance. This is particularly relevant to hidden infrastructure such as pipes, wires, …
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The recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court in Kumar v Frankies Cranes Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1264 serves as a timely reminder for businesses in the building and construction sector that informal agreements and casual email exchanges may not be enough to secure payment under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act …
Kumar v Frankies Cranes: A Costly Lesson in SOPA Compliance Read More »