15 July 2026 · Elise Steegstra

Who Owns the Intellectual Property in Your Family Business?

When families talk about business succession, the conversation usually centres on the obvious things. Who will own the shares? Who will become a director? Who gets the business premises? Will one child...

17 June 2026 · Elise Steegstra

Can You Copyright a Vibe?

Every creator is influenced by something. A musician hears a song and loves its groove. A designer sees packaging and likes the aesthetic. A business owner finds a competitor's website and tells their...

3 June 2026 · Elise Steegstra

How to License Your Creative Work Without Losing Control

Creating something valuable is one thing. Working out how other people can use it — without accidentally giving away more than you intended — is another. For designers, photographers, writers, artists,...

27 May 2026 · Elise Steegstra

Copyright and Moral Rights in Australia: Why Giving Credit Matters

When we talk about copyright, the conversation usually starts with ownership. Who owns the photograph? Who owns the film? Can the business reproduce the design? Can the client change the work? Can someone...