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TGA’s New Laws on Cosmetic Injectables

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright

Transforming the Cosmetic Injectables Landscape – New TGA Regulations The world of cosmetic injectables, including popular treatments like Botox and fillers, has been booming. Clinics across Australia have been creatively navigating the thin line of legal advertising, employing generic terms such as “anti-wrinkle treatments” to market their services. Yet, recent shifts by the Therapeutic Goods […]

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Global Copyright: Navigating the Berne Convention

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright

Global Copyright: Navigating the Berne Convention Have you ever poured your heart and soul into writing song lyrics, only to find them echoed in someone else’s music on social media? It’s a situation that can leave any artist feeling violated and wondering what solutions copyright law can provide. In this blog, we’ll explore how Australian […]

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Understanding Copyright Law and the Berne Convention

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright

Understanding Copyright Law and the Berne Convention Have you ever poured your heart and soul into writing song lyrics, only to find them echoed in someone else’s music on social media? It’s a situation that can leave any artist feeling violated and wondering what solutions copyright law can provide. In this blog, we’ll explore how […]

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Navigating the Fine Line of Parody and Copyright Infringement

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright

Navigating the Fine Line of Parody and Copyright Infringement Let’s start with a hypothetical case study. Imagine you’re running a small business and decide to launch a marketing campaign that humorously parodies a well-known brand’s logo to highlight your competitive advantages. While this might seem like a clever marketing strategy, it’s essential to understand where […]

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Barking up the Right Tree: Navigating the Law around Pet Food Claims

Sharon Givoni Consulting Consumer Law, Copyright

Barking up the Right Tree: Navigating the Law around Pet Food Claims Did you know that dogs are Australia’s most popular pet, with owners spending over $20 billion dollars on their dogs in 2021? Whether it is health formulas, skin formulas, digestive aids, weight management formulas and even vitamins for urinary health, Australians seem to […]

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Navigating Legal Aspects of Creative Business Rebranding

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright, Trade marks

Navigating Legal Aspects of Creative Business Rebranding – Insights by Sharon Givoni If you’re in the process of rebranding your creative business, you may want to convey a fresh message to your audience. This holds particularly true for architects, designers, and creators aiming to reposition themselves for the post-pandemic era. It has been said that: […]

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Legal insights for graphic designers and surface designers

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright, Intellectual Property

Navigating Copyright for Creatives In the intricate tapestry of artistry, legal considerations might seem like a distant concern. However, the world of creativity is interwoven with legal nuances that safeguard your IP. Welcome to a journey where we unravel the essentials of copyright for creatives. This will be a deep dive into Copyright for Creatives. […]

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From Zombies to Wizards: Copyright Law and Originality in Writing

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright, Intellectual Property

For writers, copyright law can play a significant role in protecting their original works and ensuring they receive appropriate recognition and compensation for their efforts. Under Australian copyright law, copyright protects the original expression of ideas, rather than the ideas themselves. This means that while ideas themselves are not protectable, the particular way in which […]

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Intellectual Property in Schools: Who Owns it – Employers or teachers?

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright, Intellectual Property

When it comes to intellectual property (IP) in schools, it’s not just lesson plans and teaching materials that come into play. Teachers may also create IP in their own time that is not directly related to their teaching duties, such as writing educational books, creating learning apps or tutoring websites. Clients often ask us: who […]

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I Like Your Style: The Blurred Lines Between Artistic Expression and Copyright Law

Sharon Givoni Consulting Copyright

As copyright lawyers, often we get asked whether artists can stop someone else from copying their style. To that I say: Let’s get one thing out of the way first – all artists are unique in their own right and often an artists’ style defines their art – whether they are painters, sculptors or writers […]

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