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Hitting the right note with copyright law: What do to if Your Song Lyrics Are Copied
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design
Hitting the right note with copyright law: What do to if Your Song Lyrics Are Copied 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 […]
IP Law in Plastic – It’s Fantastic! A Mattel Masterclass in IP Law
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design, Design Law
IP Law in Plastic – It’s Fantastic! A Mattel Masterclass in IP Law Overview Barbie isn’t just a doll; she’s an icon. But have you ever wondered about the legal powerhouse that safeguards the Barbie brand? Join us for a session that promises to be as engaging as it is enlightening, illuminating the corridors of […]
Designing Spaces: Legal Insights for Architects and Interior Designers
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design, Design Law
Designing Spaces: Legal Insights for Architects and Interior Designers Did you know that dogs are Australia’s most popular pet, with owners spending over $20 billion dollars on their dogs in 2021? In the world of design and construction, the roles of architects and interior designers often intertwine, yet they serve distinct purposes that contribute to […]
Diamonds May Be a Girl’s Best Friend, But Is the Law? – Protecting Your Jewellery Designs
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design
Jewellery designs are a labour of love and beauty which form the foundation of any business – and to see that your designs ripped off can make a heart sink like a 24-karat rock. In our experience, jewellers tend to make the mistake of a reactive rather than proactive approaches to protecting their designs. We […]
Furniture Suppliers Beware! Protecting your designs in Contracts
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Protecting ideas
Beware of hidden traps in trading terms and conditions There is a major industry issue faced by many furniture suppliers. Some larger furniture retailers have snuck some clauses into their trading terms which are disadvantageous to suppliers, particularly when it comes to protecting your designs from being copied. One of these clauses purports to give […]
Register or lose it! Protecting your furniture designs in Australia
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design, Copyright, Intellectual Property
Have you ever wondered how some retailers can sell replica furniture and not get into trouble? Have you ever wondered if there is anything you can do in Australia to prevent your designs from being copied? Fear not, if you are a furniture maker in Australia then rest assured there are things that you can (and should!) […]
A Short Guide to Copyright Law in Australia
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Protecting ideas, Street art
Only one thing is impossible for God: to find any sense in any copyright law on the planet.[1] – MARK TWAIN As the famous quote by nineteenth-century author Mark Twain suggests, and this guide will demonstrate, copyright may be a complex area of the law, but the underlying message is quite simple: don’t copy! The […]
Avoiding the Gaps in the Copyright/Design Overlap
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design, Copyright, Intellectual Property
Takeaway tips The copyright/design overlap aims to deal with and eliminate dual protection under copyright and design law. Don’t assume your designs are protected by copyright. Consider design registration before you publicly disclose your design. Recently, our firm assisted a client who sold unique handmade jewellery through an online store. He shockingly discovered that another […]
Copyright or Wrong – Ownership Issues
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design
This article considers copyright considers for photographers including how long copyright lasts for, what can be protected and how. Firstly, what is copyright? Copyright is a generic term that covers the rights of creators of ‘works’ including photographs, drawings, painting and artworks, literature, music, films and written works. A clear distinction exists between the copyright […]
Chinese Fakes. What can you do about them?
Sharon Givoni Consulting Arts and design, Intellectual Property
One question that Australian IP lawyers often get asked is what you can do to prevent your designs and products from being ripped-off in China. The issues surrounding IP protection are alive and well in China, which is notorious for its culture of copying, with “Naik” (Nike) shoes to “Adidos” (Adidas) tops right through to […]