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Common Law Trademarks
Did you know that in Australia Business Name registration with ASIC does not provide any proprietary rights in the name, only...

Raymond Duffy
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Applying to Register a Trademark
When applying to register a trademark there are a number of issues to consider

Raymond Duffy
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Franchisee Recruitment for Franchisors
Introduction It is a critical factor for when establishing a franchise system and for the continued growth and sustainability of the...

Raymond Duffy
Feb 13, 20232 min read


Information Statement for Prospective Franchisees
If you are thinking of buying a franchise, the franchisor must give you an Information Statement for Prospective Franchisees

Raymond Duffy
Apr 18, 20221 min read


Franchise Disclosure Register - Part 2
Regulation of the franchising industry in Australia continues to tighten with the introduction of the Franchise Disclosure Register.

Raymond Duffy
Apr 18, 20221 min read


Long Service Leave (Tasmania)
Whether you are an employer or employee in Tasmania, it is important to understand when an entitlement to Long service leave (LSL) arises.

Raymond Duffy
Apr 17, 20223 min read


Franchise Disclosure Register - Part 1
The Federal Government continues to tighten up aspects of the Australian franchising industry. This includes a new Franchise Disclosure...

Raymond Duffy
Mar 22, 20222 min read


Trade Mark Licensing
Intellectual property, such as, a trademark can form a significant asset of a business and be a key element of product or service...

Raymond Duffy
Apr 17, 20211 min read


What is Disability Discrimination in the workplace?
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 provides protection for people against discrimination based on disability. If a person with a...

Raymond Duffy
Feb 16, 20211 min read


Franchising versus Licensing
What is a Licence ? A licence is a right granted by one person (the Licensor) in favour of another person (a Licensee), allowing the...

Raymond Duffy
Feb 16, 20213 min read


Franchising and Minimum Income Guarantees
Depending on the franchise system - the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor or representative for the Franchisor may provide details setting...

Raymond Duffy
Feb 12, 20211 min read


Warranties against defects: Australian Consumer Law
Where the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) applies: consumers are covered under statutory consumer guarantees; but, in addition,...

Raymond Duffy
Jan 27, 20212 min read


Franchisors must proactively monitor franchisee compliance with workplace laws!
CW Retail Services Pty Ltd is the franchisor of a franchise network of retail pharmacy businesses. It trades under the brand, "Chemist...

Raymond Duffy
Jan 27, 20212 min read


Get Franchise Legal Advice
Greyson Legal are a boutique commercial law firm with a niche practice area in franchise law. The Principal of Greyson Legal | Franchise...

Raymond Duffy
Jan 21, 20211 min read


Franchisor Financial Disclosure
As part of a Franchisor's disclosure obligations to a prospective Franchisee or Franchisee - the Franchising Code of Conduct requires...

Raymond Duffy
Jan 21, 20211 min read


Proposed Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct
An Australian Government Parliamentary Joint Committee Report on the operation and effectiveness of the Franchising Code of Conduct...

Raymond Duffy
Jan 20, 20212 min read


Tips to Minimise Cyber Fraud
Cyber fraud or cyber crime is becoming an increasing threat for individuals and business. Cyber fraud involves unauthorised and criminal...

Raymond Duffy
Jan 6, 20211 min read


International Trade Marks
If you operate a Business in Australia and have registered one or more trade marks for trade mark protection in Australia, it is...

Raymond Duffy
Jan 5, 20212 min read


Franchising and Covid-19
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread loss of employment, business closures or the winding back of business...

Raymond Duffy
Jan 2, 20211 min read


Franchise Territory Selection
Franchise territory selection has a direct impact on the viability of a franchised business and the franchise system. Identifying the...

Raymond Duffy
Dec 31, 20204 min read
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