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The Modern Trustee and what the Trusts Act expects from you

The concept of a Trust has roots that stretch back as far as the Roman Empire. While the...

Your trade mark is registered - now what?

Getting a trade mark registered is an important milestone. Many businesses view the...

October 2026 is approaching: has your charity completed its governance review?

For many charities, October 2026 may seem a long way off. However, it marks the deadline...

Glasgow 2026: brand protection in a leaner era

With less than two years between the announcement that Glasgow would host the 2026...

Football goal celebrations - worth the reaction and a registration

It’s hard to ignore that football fever is currently sweeping the globe. Over the last...

Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia: How a trade mark lawsuit became a cultural moment

Most trade mark disputes never make headlines. They are usually technical arguments about...

Strong trade mark growth: IP Australia's annual report

Recently, IP Australia released its annual IP Report. The report looks at statics,...

MoranLaw 2026 INTA Highlights

At the beginning of May, the MoranLaw intellectual property team headed to London for the...

Restoration or Incorporation? Choosing the right path for a removed incorporated society

For many incorporated societies caught by the April 2026 cut-off, removal from the...

Relationship Property - Contracting Out Agreements vs Property Sharing Agreements: What’s the difference?

When couples or co-owners decide to formalise how they will own, divide, or protect...