9 September 2026 · Elise Steegstra

Is “Inspired By” Packaging Copyright Infringement?

Is “Inspired By” Packaging Copyright Infringement? Aldi v Hampden Explained Here's a sentence that should make every business owner sit up. A design agency told its client, in writing, that a new packaging...

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Oracle v Google: What the API Copyright Case Means for Australian Businesses

What happens when you write your own software code, but deliberately make it work like someone else’s? That question sat at the centre of one of the most significant software copyright disputes of the...

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Software Licensing Basics

When you pay for software, it is easy to assume you own it. After all, your business has paid for the subscription, commissioned the development or purchased the product. Surely that means it is yours?...