New GTLDs for brand owners

09 02 2014

The internet is arguably the most essential tool for businesses to attract, retain and inform potential and existing consumers, and it is increasingly important for busin

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PPSR Grace Period Nearing End

20 01 2014

The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) online register was introduced on 30 January 2012. As part of its introduction a 2 year grace period was granted to enabl

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Trademark battle over the shape of Kit Kats

19 01 2014

Confectionery giants Cadbury and Nestle are locked in a battle over, Nestle's attempt to trademark the shape of the humble Kit Kat Chocolate bar. The case was being hear

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A Beginners Guide to the Trademark Clearinghouse

18 01 2014

Trademark law can be highly complex and difficult to navigate. Combine trademark law with the release of new GTLD domain names, and you have significant brand protection

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Google Wifi Internet Looms

03 01 2014

According to reports in the Australian news paper today, Google has held high level discussions with Australian Telcos in attempt to recruit them in Google's Project Loon

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Grays Online cops $165,000 Spam Act Fine

09 10 2013

The ACMA today reported that Grays (NSW) Pty Limited the operator of Graysonline.com was fined $165,000 for sending commercial marketing emails in breach of the Spam Act.

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ACMA Malware Research Highlights Threat

04 10 2013

The ACMA recently published the results of a report into public awareness of malware, which showed that 49% of people didn't believe that they would be a victim of malwar

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Police may get remote access rights

20 09 2013

New recommendations looking into Victorian counter-terrorism laws could see police investigators given the power to add, delete or copy data from target computers, if the

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2013 Australia and New Zealand Internet Award Winners

19 09 2013

In a ceremony hosted at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington New Zealand on 17 September, the winners of the 2013 ANZIAs were announced. Many of the award winners were

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Police may get power to access

18 09 2013

New recommendations looking into Victorian counter-terrorism laws could see police investigators given the power to add, delete or copy data from target computers, if the

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