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All I Want for Christmas is… a Trade Mark!
Who do you think of when you hear “Queen of Christmas”? Is it Mariah Carey? According to the US Trademark Office, that isn’t enough to trade mark the phrase! Many...
Penalties for breaching the Franchising Code explained
The Government passed legislation increasing penalties for breaches of the Code From 15 April 2022, penalties will change in 3 ways: New $133,200 penalties are introduced for some breaches; Breaches...
Legalite is Employing!
We are embarking on our biggest recruitment campaign yet. Legalite is growing and naturally, so is our team! More than empty platitudes, our team are everything to us and...
Legalite Turns 5!
We’re 5! And not to sound too cliché, but what a rollercoaster it’s been (pandemic, anyone?)! Here are some of our highlights and lowlights from the last 5 years. Highlights ...
Your guide to Competition & Trade Promotion Lottery Permits
Do you need a permit for your promotion or competition? Promotions are a fantastic way to elevate your marketing and increase your brand exposure. It is important you comply...
Should you trade mark your business name?
When starting a new business, one of the most important things to do is tradebmark your business name. That might sound like an exaggeration – but it’s not. Imagine this conversation...
Victoria Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme 2021
The Victorian Government has released Regulations introducing the Victoria Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) to ease financial hardship of commercial and retail tenants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Scheme has similar features to last...
Geowash’s appeal to overturn $4.2m fine dismissed
Last month the Full Federal Court dismissed Geowash’s appeal against a 2019 decision that fined them $4.2m in for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law. Australian Consumer Law breaches Geowash charged franchisees to establish and fit-out their site, but in reality, the...
