A guide to trade marks in Australia
A trade mark is a type of intellectual property, which is the ownership of ideas and concepts. There are various types of intellectual property, including, patents, copyright, designs, trade secrets, and trade marks. Registration of a trade mark provides legal protection which prevents other parties from using the trade mark.
Working with children: Blue Cards in Queensland
Blue Card Services are part of the Department of Justice in Queensland. The function of Blue Card Services is to promote and protect the rights and interests and wellbeing of children and young people in Queensland through risk management strategies and screening individuals in particular employment or carrying on a particular business.
What’s a business day?
Key dates in a contract, especially payment dates, may be calculated by reference to a “business day”. For this reason, there must be a clear and concise definition of “business day” in a contract. If there is not, a dispute may arise, which could end up being stressful and costly.
Getting paid in the construction industry
Payment disputes in the construction industry are common. The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (the Security of Payment Act) offers payment protection laws to ensure everyone involved in the building and construction industry is paid in full and on time.
Dissolving a partnership
What is a partnership? A partnership is a contractual business relationship in which two or more people operate as co-owners and equally share the profits and the liabilities generated by the business. Each partner is responsible for the actions of the other partner(s). In Queensland, partnerships are governed by the Partnership Act 1891 (Qld) (the Act).
Partnership duties and agreements
What is a partnership? A partnership is a contractual business relationship between two or more people who operate as co-owners and share equally in the profits and liabilities generated by the business. Each partner is responsible for the actions of the other partner(s). Partnerships are governed by the Partnership Act 1891 (Qld) (the Act).
