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How Cutting-Edge Technology is Changing IP Law

28th May 2021
Lawyer Monthly hears from European Patent Attorney Nils T F Schmid on the latest trends in artificial intelligence and the automotive industry. With autonomous vehicles and AI-driven inventions on the horizon, what changes can we expect to see in the handling of intellectual property?
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The Role of Mental Health in Family Law Cases

28th May 2021
The full range of mental health disorders can have a considerable impact on the development of family law cases, which involve divorce and separation. Below, we hear from Monica Nemec on how mental illness is handled in the legal sector and what can be done to address its shortcomings.
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Creating Real Value in a Patent Portfolio – in Both the US and Europe

28th May 2021
Ilya Kazi, an IP specialist with three decades of experience as a UK and European patent attorney, shares his expertise on how patent applications are dealt with by the EPO and USPTO and what benefits IP holders can find in filing a patent opposition.
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How to Get Music Clearance Right

28th May 2021
Below we speak to Kathleen Taylor at Film & Ink Law Group PC about music clearance and licencing. We uncover the basics and why - despite the fact it remains ever-complex to this day - it is important to get music clearance right.
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Getting the Most Out of Trademark Protection

28th May 2021
Trademarks are a mainstay of IP law and a crucial tool for businesses to secure exclusive rights to their brands in the marketplace. Elizabeth Godfrey, Principal and Trademarks Attorney at Davies Collison Cave, offers her perspective on the uses of trademarks in Australia and internationally.
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How It Feels To Be Set Free

30th April 2021
Now, thanks to the help from his lawyer, Aaron Spolin, and Mr Thomas’ own persistence, he is a free man.  In this exclusive interview for Lawyer Monthly, he discusses how he dealt with prison life, the problems in the criminal justice system, and how it feels to finally be set free.   The Impact of […]
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The Science of Fire Investigation: Evidence, Witnesses and Safety

30th April 2021
In what ways is fire investigation more than just gathering witness statements? A forensic fire investigator is normally appointed to determine what happened, why and in what sequence. We usually work for insurance companies, often acting through intermediaries such as loss adjusters and solicitors, although we also undertake work for corporate clients and public bodies. […]
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Guilt Not Required: A Look at Criminal Asset Confiscation in Australia

30th April 2021
 Brian also discusses the legal criteria for asset forfeiture and the powers of the Australian Federal Police to confiscate property believed to be connected to a criminal act. Having your assets confiscated due to criminal allegations can have deleterious effects; how should clients prepare themselves for investigations and cases in order to lessen the potential […]
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IP Rights for the Film Industry

30th April 2021
 We speak to Christopher Young, Head of the Intellectual Property team at MinterEllisonRuddWatts, about the challenges his clients often face and why it is vital for IP rights to be sorted from the onset. The film industry’s most valuable asset is Intellectual Property, which can be protected by copyrights, trademarks, patents, and the right of […]
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Is Now the Right Time to Invest in the Cannabis Industry?

30th April 2021
We also take a look at the challenges investors may face, including how to market their cannabis-based product. Can you share the advantages of investing in the cannabis industry during this time? Investing in public stocks versus investing capital in a commercial enterprise involve distinct challenges. The factors to consider are dependant on the unique […]
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