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Anyone who is party to an IP licence should be reviewing it now to consider whether it contains any anti-competitive terms to avoid potential enforcement action from the ACCC. Previously, IP owners have been able to enter into agreements or arrangements which impose restrictions on the use of their IP that may be anti-competitive due […]

As seen in the September Edition of Bowls Queensland’s Queensland Bowler magazine. As we in ‘club-land’ know, bowls clubs are increasingly involved in mergers and acquisitions – either mergers with a nearby bowls club or joining a larger non-bowls sporting club. Apart from the important cultural and strategic issues that a management committee needs to consider as

It is not unusual for some forms of Intellectual Property or IP agreement to provide that rights are granted for use ‘in the known Universe’. I’m waiting for the day when I can describe the territory in an agreement as ‘to infinity and beyond’ but will keep that up my sleeve until I have a

As seen in the August edition of the QHA Review. With one financial year behind us and a new one underway, EOFY parties, football finals and the Melbourne Cup on the horizon make this a busy trading period for hotels across the state. As we know, bigger functions can sometimes lead to a spike in

As seen in the August Edition of Bowls Queensland’s Queensland Bowler magazine. Is your bowls club struggling to make ends meet? It is often difficult to know whether your bowls club is in serious trouble or just short on cash. In the event that these signs prove to be more than just a financial hiccup and you

As seen in the August/September edition of Club Insight (Issue 4). There are almost 50,000 gaming machines located in Queensland, and it is no surprise that a significant proportion of these machines are found within our clubs. Although gaming machines provide a number of benefits to the community, it’s hard to deny the increasing amount

Tony Featherstone a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald wrote a very interesting piece headed “Sport sponsorship goalposts moving”. Featherstone opined in his piece that “if sports marketing risks for high-profile events are rising, surely the opportunity for corporates is to invest in grassroots sports, women’s sports and kids sports.” This is a phenomena that

One of the most important features of personal injury claims in Queensland is that opposing parties must disclose relevant documents to each other, even if a document is harmful to that party’s case. This is colloquially known as the “cards on the table” approach. It is designed to facilitate the early resolution of claims by

I don’t understand the fascination with FaceApp.

According to the Department of Jobs and Small Business, the total employment in Australia is projected to increase by 886,100 new positions by May 2023.  In particular, employment in the Hospitality industry is expected to increase by 12.1% in the next five years which means an additional 91,000 jobs. Is Australia ready for this growth?