Commentary

A review of the evolution of the doctrine of judicial notice in the context of litigation arising in relation to COVID-19. An exploration of the ramifications for solicitors’ practice of the decision of McElwaine J in New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung [2022] FCA 722.

Sam Ricketson covers highlights from the May release of the Law of Intellectual Property: Copyright, Design and Confidential Information service: the review of the chapter on Original Literary, Dramatic, Musical and Artistic Works and a discussion of IP Australia's Australian...

The upcoming June Patent Law in Australia online service release covers discussions of the following cases: Commissioner of Patents (Cth) v Thaler [2022] FCAFC 62; H. Lundbeck A/S v Sandoz Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 4; Commissioner of Patents v Ono Pharmaceutical Co Ltd [2022] FCAFC 39 and...

There are many disputes that neighbours have over easements. But, when it comes to protecting our rights to privacy in relation to that land, the law has been wanting, says barrister Sydney Jacobs.

The following Subtitles are now updated and available on Westlaw AU: Bankruptcy 3.8 “Effects of Bankruptcy”; Environment and Natural Resources 14.6 “Environmental Harm: Pollution Control and Hazardous Substances”; Intellectual Property 23.1 “Copyright” Chs 1–3, 12–13; Professional...

The upcoming March Patent Law in Australia online service release covers discussions of the following cases: Commissioner of Patents v Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 202; Vehicle Monitoring Systems Pty Ltd v SARB Management Group Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 224...

Commonwealth acquires Aboriginal flag copyright from creator Harold Thomas, resolving legal stoush