“Artificial Intelligence – An Inventor quashed”
This is an update to the article below: “Artificial Intelligence: An Inventor?” in relation to the Federal Court of Australia (“FCA”) decision of Thaler v Commissioner of Patents on 30 July 2021, in which it was found that an artificial intelligence system called “DABUS” could [...]
Estate Planning in a Digital World
In this highly digital world in which we live, the use of digital assets and records has become part of our way of life, and their importance in business and our personal lives has increased. However, have you ever thought about what happens to these [...]
Estate Planning – Where the Will is not enough
When we are approached by a client to draft a will, they are often surprised by the number of questions that we ask them that help us determine what matters they will need to consider beyond the drafting of their will. We set out below [...]
Pointon Partners Commercial Law Seminar – 14 July 2022
Join us for an in person presentation by Andrew Cassin of Cassin Advisory for advice on the process of preparing your business for sale.Andrew is the author of "On Your Terms - 101 Ways to Prepare a Business for Sale or Succession."Our partners Michael Bishop, Aaron [...]
Meghan Markle & the Trade Mark ‘Archetypes’
As part of her contract with Spotify, Meghan Markle’s (Mrs. Markle) upcoming podcast has been highly anticipated. In preparation for its release, Mrs. Markle’s podcast company, Archewell Audio LLC, has filed an application in the United States to trade mark the title, ‘ARCHETYPES’. If this application [...]
Labour Hire Agreements
In the current environment, it is not unusual for businesses to enter into an arrangement with another party for the provision of workers, whether for a specific task or type of work, or for the ongoing performance of services. Labour hire agreements can be drafted to [...]
Australian Bio Fert – Media Release
With a team led by our Tony Pointon, Pointon Partners are very pleased to have assisted Australian Bio Fert Pty Ltd in a JV with Incitec Pivot Fertiliser Ltd in respect of the creation and delivery of a new category of sustainable fertiliser. Mark Frecheville of [...]
Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct
If you are a franchisor or a franchisee, it is important to note that amendments were made by to the Franchising Code of Conduct (“Code”) on 1 June 2021. Most of these amendments will apply to franchise agreements entered into, renewed or extended on or [...]
Artificial Intelligence – An Inventor?
In a sign of the times, the Federal Court of Australia (“FCA”) has recently considered whether an artificial intelligence machine is capable of being an “inventor” for the purposes of the Australian Patents Act 1990 (Cth) (“Act”) and corresponding Regulations. On 30 July 2021 in the [...]
Kim Kardashian-West in Trade Mark Dispute over “SKKN”
The ‘KK’ moniker is one that is very well known, especially with the rise of social media. Mrs. Kim Kardashian-West (‘Mrs. Kardashian-West’) has dominated the world over, and it would seem that everything Mrs. Kardashian-West touches, turns to gold – whether that be tech, cosmetics, or [...]