Including Intellectual Property as Assets of Your Business
When selling or purchasing a business, most spend their time on tangible assets, such as business premises and land. However, a company's intangible assets, such as intellectual property, licencing arrangements, and trade secrets, can be [...]
Key Terms in an Asset Sale or Purchase Agreement
When drafting a contract for the sale of business, there are some key terms to be on the lookout for. Here's our guide to some of the most common terms you might come across: • [...]
A tale of two women and one name
Reports surfaced over the weekend regarding the ongoing court battle between fashion designer Katie Jane Taylor and singer Katy Perry over a trademark dispute. Ms. Taylor, the owner of Katie Perry, a loungewear company, launched [...]
Grace Period for Designs
Did you know that the Designs Act in Australia now has a 12-month grace period? From March 2022, the new amendment provides a safeguard against unintended public disclosure of your design. Before the amendment, as soon as [...]
ATO’s updated approach to claiming expenses while working from home
The onslaught of work from home arrangements popularised due to the pandemic have prompted the ATO to revamp the way to claim deductions for WFH costs. From the 1st of July 2022 you can choose [...]
New Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
Under the Fair Work Act, employees dealing with the impact of family and domestic violence can: take unpaid family and domestic violence leave; request flexible working arrangements (if working for the same employer regularly for [...]
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