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Intellectual Property Lawyers | Internet Lawyers | Commercial Lawyers | Trade Mark Attorneys

Intellectual Property Lawyers | Internet Lawyers | Commercial Lawyers | Trade Mark Attorneys

Intellectual Property Lawyers | Internet Lawyers | Commercial Lawyers | Trade Mark Attorneys

Intellectual Property Lawyers Melbourne
Intellectual Property and Commercial Law Solicitor PQE 2 - 3 years
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Intellectual Property Lawyers | Internet Lawyers | Commercial Lawyers | Trade Mark Attorneys

Intellectual Property Lawyers | Internet Lawyers | Commercial Lawyers | Trade Mark Attorneys

Intellectual Property Lawyers | Internet Lawyers | Commercial Lawyers | Trade Mark Attorneys

Intellectual Property and Commercial Law Solicitor PQE 2 - 3 years
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Have You Registered Your Trade Mark?

Are you starting a business? Do you wish to identify your goods or services with some kind of brand or logo? Then you might want to register a trade mark.

Are you starting a business? Do you wish to identify your goods or services with some kind of brand or logo? Then you might want to register a trade mark.

Are you starting a business? Do you have brand or logo? Then you might want to register a trade mark.

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If something is worth copying, it is worth protecting and we can help!

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Cease and Desist Letters
Have you received a cease and desist letter?
Don't panic! We can help you to decipher the legal jargon of a cease and desist letter and assist you in drafting a response.
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Protect Your Designs

Design is not merely an expression of your creativity. Speak to us about registering your designs today.

Design is not merely an expression of your creativity. Speak to us about registering your designs today.

Design is not merely an expression of your creativity. Speak to us about registering your designs today.

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Have You Had Your Rights Infringed?

We understand the importance of protecting your IP rights and are experienced at developing timely and cost effective strategies to suit your circumstances.

Let us assist you in preparing and issuing Letters of Demand.

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Experts in Consumer and Commercial IP Law

We can offer your business tailored advice and invaluable insight into good businesses practices and legal risk management.

We can offer your business tailored advice and invaluable insight into good businesses practices and legal risk management.

We can offer your business tailored advice and invaluable insight into good business practices and legal risk management.

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Operating Your Business Online?

Internet law or “cyber law”, is a relevant concern for almost any business. We can offer expertise for you or your business.

Internet law or “cyber law”, is a relevant concern for almost any business. We can offer expertise for you or your business.

Internet law or “cyber law”, is a relevant concern for almost any business. We can offer expertise for you or your business.

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Privacy is Important

We can help you draft privacy policies, comply with privacy obligations and assist in privacy dispute management.

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Your Reputation Matters

Speak to us about advice on reputational risk and damage so that we can protect you from defamation.

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Need Help With Employment or Contractor Agreements?

We offer contracts exclusively tailored to suit your individual business needs. Contact within.

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COVID-19: COVID-19 is creating havoc globally and it is a testing time for all of us. The good news is that for us, its business as usual and we are continuing to serve all our wonderful existing and new clients. You can reach us via phone, mobile or email.  We are also able to offer consultations over Skype and Zoom (video conferencing software).  If you have some time on your plate, now is the time to protect your IP, get your commercial agreements into place and let us help you with any employment questions including those relating to COVID19

Sharon Givoni Consulting is a boutique law firm specialising in intellectual property and commercial law matters for businesses of all sizes.

Our philosophy is simple: Turn your ideas into assets™.

Our principal, Sharon Givoni, is a highly experienced lawyer and Registered Trade Mark Attorney. Sharon is a creative problem solver and an articulate communicator. However, most importantly, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal advice in a straightforward and pragmatic manner.

We have offices located in Melbourne and the Gold Coast, with international and Australian clients. This means that no matter where you are located, we can assist in obtaining the best outcome for you and your business.

Do You Own Your Life?
When is a blog defamatory?
Are you an Instagram Influencer? IP Legal Concerns
Employee or a Contractor – Contractual Differences
Louboutin Red Sole - Can it be trade marked?
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner - Online Competitions in Australia
Creativity, Originality and Copyright Law
Dolan Kart - Danger Dolan
Organic Claims - Legal Requirements for Labelling and Packaging
Copyright Infringement and Music
Do You Own Your Life?

Feb 7, 2020

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This might be an intriguing title for an article because at first glance, of course you own your life – otherwise, who else would? But this is more a question of do you own the story of your life?

This might be an intriguing title for an article because at first glance, of course you own your life – otherwise, who else would? But this is more a question of do you own the story of your life?

This might be an intriguing title for an article because at first glance, of course you own your life – otherwise, who else would? But this is more a question of do you own the story of your life?

When is a blog defamatory?

Feb 7, 2020

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Most of us write blogs from time to time. Sometimes it is used in a manner to vent about our lives. However, depending on the nature of the blog post, you could be facing potential legal risk. Thus the question you may have asked yourself, is my blog defamatory?

Most of us write blogs from time to time. Sometimes it is used in a manner to vent about our lives. However, depending on the nature of the blog post, you could be facing potential legal risk. Thus the question you may have asked yourself, is my blog defamatory?

Most of us write blogs from time to time. Sometimes it is used in a manner to vent about our lives. However, depending on the nature of the blog post, you could be facing potential legal risk. Thus the question you may have asked yourself, is my blog defamatory?

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30 July, 2018

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Before uploading your next post to Instagram to be seen by millions, there are a few influencer legal concerns that you should keep in mind.

Before uploading your next post to Instagram to be seen by millions, there are a few influencer legal concerns that you should keep in mind.

Before uploading your next post to Instagram to be seen by millions, there are a few influencer legal concerns that you should keep in mind.

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30 July, 2018

Employee or a Contractor – Contractual Differences
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Failing to correctly classify an employee or a contractor can result in hefty penalties for a business and various missed entitlements for individuals.

Failing to correctly classify an employee or a contractor can result in hefty penalties for a business and various missed entitlements for individuals.

Failing to correctly classify an employee or a contractor can result in hefty penalties for a business and various missed entitlements for individuals.

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30 July, 2018

Louboutin Red Sole, Can It Be Trade marked?
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The red sole has undeniably become a recognized signature for the Louboutin shoe, and the man behind them.

The red sole has undeniably become a recognized signature for the Louboutin shoe, and the man behind them.

The red sole has undeniably become a recognized signature for the Louboutin shoe, and the man behind them.

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30 July, 2018

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner - Online Competitions in Australia
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When it comes to online competitions, many Australians do not know the rules behind setting them up. So what should you consider when setting up an online competition?

When it comes to online competitions, many Australians do not know the rules behind setting them up. So what should you consider when setting up an online competition?

When it comes to online competitions, many Australians do not know the rules behind setting them up. So what should you consider when setting up an online competition?

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10 July, 2018

Creativity, Originality and Copyright Law
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There is a lot of information involved when it comes to creativity, originality and copyright law. Clients often ask us what it would take to assert copyright in their drawings, artistic works or logos. The answer is simple.

There is a lot of information involved when it comes to creativity, originality and copyright law. Clients often ask us what it would take to assert copyright in their drawings, artistic works or logos. The answer is simple.

There is a lot of information involved when it comes to creativity, originality and copyright law. Clients often ask us what it would take to assert copyright in their drawings, artistic works or logos. The answer is simple.

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9 July, 2018

Fun and Games! The Huge Success of Danger Dolan
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Many years ago, one of our clients, Daniel James Johnson, created the concept of Danger Dolan.

Many years ago, one of our clients, Daniel James Johnson, created the concept of Danger Dolan.

Many years ago, one of our clients, Daniel James Johnson, created the concept of Danger Dolan.

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26 June, 2018

Organic Claims - Legal Requirements for Labelling and Packaging
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Just because you don’t intend to mislead or deceive, it does not mean your actions are unable to be deemed misleading or deceptive. This could be costly for you and your business.

Just because you don’t intend to mislead or deceive, it does not mean your actions are unable to be deemed misleading or deceptive. This could be costly for you and your business.

Just because you don’t intend to mislead or deceive, it does not mean your actions are unable to be deemed misleading or deceptive. This could be costly for you and your business.

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6 June, 2018

Coincidental or Copy? Copyright Infringement and Music
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When it comes to copyright infringement and music, perhaps one of the most important questions asked is whether the alleged copy is a substantial reproduction of the original...

When it comes to copyright infringement and music, perhaps one of the most important questions asked is whether the alleged copy is a substantial reproduction of the original...

When it comes to copyright infringement and music, perhaps one of the most important questions asked is whether the alleged copy is a substantial reproduction of the original...

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Our clients come from a range of industries including IT, food and beverage, cosmetics, fashion, interior design, art, branding and marketing, and retail. Whatever your business, we have the experience and depth of industry knowledge to tailor our advice to meet your needs.

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We take a personalised approach in getting to know you and your business. We tailor our legal advice to your business goals and objectives. We respond promptly to your questions because we understand that your time is valuable.

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