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Copyright licensing and rights management organisations in Australia

5 Sep 2025

In Australia, copyright protection is automatic. Unlike patents and designs, copyright does not need to be registered. The moment a work is created — a novel, song, or painting — it is protected under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Copyright is the framework that enables creators and rightsholders to earn a living from their work. In Australia, copyright laws protect literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, as well as films, sound recordings, published editions and broadcast content.

Exploring the WIPO Good Offices Program: A practical alternative to IP litigation

22 Aug 2025

When it comes to intellectual property (IP) and technology related disputes, going to court is not the only option, nor necessarily the best one. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center offers alternative routes to avoid having to resolve your dispute by way of court litigation.

Infringement 101 helps creators, small businesses and startups understand their rights, avoid mistakes, and respond when things go wrong.

17 Jul 2025

Not sure if someone’s copied your work , or if you’ve accidentally crossed the line? Dr. Mitchell Adams breaks down what IP infringement really means, and what to do next, in plain English.