by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Nov 10, 2021 | Commercial Law
Is your trade mark descriptive or distinctive? In order to register your (or your business’s) trade mark with IP Australia (the agency responsible for administering intellectual property rights in Australia) and, in turn, to strengthen your brand protection, you must...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Nov 9, 2021 | Commercial Law
Media outlets are reporting that this year’s sale season is shaping up to be bigger than ever, in light of overstocked retailers and pent-up demand or ‘revenge spending’ among consumers. With retailers already starting to promote their Black Friday discounts in...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Oct 31, 2021 | Commercial Law
Commencing this month, all directors of Australian companies will be required to verify their identity and obtain a ‘Director Identification Number’ (Director ID), as part of the Australian Government’s ‘Modernising Business Registers (MBR) Program’. Background Last...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Oct 26, 2021 | Commercial Law, Motorsport, Sport
The goodwill associated with a successful sports brand can be one of the most valuable commercial assets for sporting organisations. It is essential that appropriate steps be taken to protect those brands, and to preserve their associated value. There are a number of...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Oct 22, 2021 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
With the lockdown ending, the Victorian Government has introduced a new set of requirements, under the ‘Open Premises Directions’. The content of the new directions was not made available until around midnight last night, meaning many businesses opening today will be...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Oct 6, 2021 | Commercial Law
One question we’re often asked by clients is what is the difference between a business name, a company name and a trade mark? Another, is whether they should register a .com or .com.au domain. We’re here to clear up any confusion, and to help you to determine what you...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Sep 20, 2021 | Commercial Law
Just over five years after the California-based retail giant Deckers Outdoor Corp. (Deckers) filed a lawsuit against Sydney-based footwear company, Australian Leather Pty Ltd (Australian Leather) for trademark infringement, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Sep 5, 2021 | Commercial Law
Do you operate a motor vehicle dealership? Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct may have a significant impact on your Dealership Agreement. On 1 July 2021, the Australian Government introduced significant changes to the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes –...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jul 19, 2021 | Commercial Law, Property Development, Property Law
So much has been written lately about the ‘new normal’ working environment in response to 5 lockdowns and months of working from home. The Age on Saturday July 17 published a well-researched piece with a headline that “The 5 day office week and commute is truly...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jul 12, 2021 | Commercial Law
We have recently seen a shift in our legislation to allow for electronic signing by individuals, however, corporations have been left wondering when they will be able to do the same. A draft Bill has been proposed that will allow corporations to not only...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jun 29, 2021 | Commercial Law
Kalus Kenny Intelex is thrilled to announce that their Commercial team has been short-listed for the prestigious Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards for 2021. The team are finalists in the Commercial Team of the Year category. The Australian Law Awards recognises and...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jun 16, 2021 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Motorsport, Sport
Kalus Kenny Intelex is thrilled to announce that Sven Burchartz has been short-listed for the prestigious Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021. Sven has been named as a finalist in both the Commercial Partner and Litigation Partner categories. The Partner of...
