Xuveo Legal in Mount Gravatt, Queensland, Australia | Intellectual property solicitor

Xuveo Legal

Locality: Mount Gravatt, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 412 949 906

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25.01.2022 Online retailer Kogan has been pinged by the ACCC for misleading representations around sale prices in 2018. The ACCC sued and alleged that Kogan: - inflated its prices prior to the sale; - discounted prices for those goods shortly after the sale ended. The Court found the sale price discounts advertised by Kogan were not genuine discounts, and thus consumers were misled into thinking they scored a bargain by purchasing the products. (Penalties for breach have yet to be det...ermined.) #TIP: If youre having a sale, ensure that the sale price is a genuine discount off the usual retail price. Artificially inflating prices before or after a sale is a big no-no. #consumerlaw #pricing #sales https://www.accc.gov.au//kogan-tax-time-promotion-found-to

24.01.2022 The ACCC has commenced proceedings against Google over alleged misuse of personal information. The regulator has charged Google with failing to obtain informed consent before combining personal information from users Goggle accounts with their activity on non-Google websites in 2016. It is also alleged that Googles notifications to consumers about corresponding changes to its privacy policy were misleading. ... #privacy #accc #google https://www.accc.gov.au//correction-accc-alleges-google-mi

24.01.2022 If you hold a trade mark in NZ, be aware of pending legislation changes around trade mark expiry. #trademarks #ip #iponz #nz #kiwi https://xuveo.legal/blog/nz-tm-expiration-changes

22.01.2022 The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) remains in effect and consumers may have a right to a refund or other remedies for booked or pre-paid services that are cancelled or cannot be delivered as-advertised. Businesses need to check their terms of service carefully and ensure they comply with the ACL. It is important for businesses to seek appropriate advice before implementing or changing policies around refunds or terms of service. We echo the ACCCs call for customers and busine...sses to be patient and compassionate with each other and to work together. Stay safe out there! #consumerlaw #services #refunds #cancellation #accc https://www.accc.gov.au//advice-on-event-and-travel-cancel

22.01.2022 We are excited to announce that Xuveo Legal has been listed by Doyles Guide as a Recommended Law Firm in the 2020 Leading Intellectual Property Law Firms - Queensland category. Ben Thorn has also been listed as a Recommended Lawyer in the 2020 Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers - Queensland category. A massive thank-you to all our clients, colleagues and friends for your support.

21.01.2022 Building a Contact Tracing or Digital Check-In app? Check out the OAICs new draft privacy guidelines. #Privacy #apps #ContactTracingApp... https://www.oaic.gov.au//guidance-for-digital-check-in-pr/

21.01.2022 Our office will be closed on Monday 27 January for the Australia Day Public Holiday. #straya #holiday . . .... Img via TenorGIF See more

19.01.2022 Flight Centre changes tack on cancellation fees - agrees to refund travellers charged for cancelling flights in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. https://www.accc.gov.au//flight-centre-to-refund-cancellat

19.01.2022 Xuveo Legal is turning TWO! A huge thanks to all our clients, colleagues and friends for all your support!Xuveo Legal is turning TWO! A huge thanks to all our clients, colleagues and friends for all your support!

18.01.2022 "Two all-beef patties, passing-off, lettuce, cheese..." The puns are rolling out thick and fast in this article about a bun fight between Maccas and HJs over the latters "BIG JACK" burger. To throw on some extra salt, HJs successfully registered the trade mark for BIG JACK (unopposed!), leaving Maccas with a court challenge to try to shake it off them.... Even if you have a famous mark like BIG MAC, it still pays to watch the market (including the trade mark register) and take swift action to defend against potential infringement. #trademarks #passingoff #ip https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au//fast-feud-as-mcdonald-s-

17.01.2022 The long-foreshadowed Director Identification Number (DIN) regime has passed parliament and is slated to commence within the next 2 years. Heres a quick explainer: https://xuveo.legal/blog/company-directors-din #corporationslaw #directors #companies

17.01.2022 To discourage panic-buying many retailers (including the major supermarket chains) are now modifying or suspending "Change of Mind" refund policies for selected goods. Customers who have purchased excess amounts of some items may find themselves unable to return the goods to the place of purchase. Generally, offering a "Change of Mind" refund is at the discretion of the retailer and is not mandatory under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).... However, consumers and businesses should be aware that the statutory guarantees provided under the ACL remain enforceable for consumer products and services. These statutory guarantees cover circumstances where goods are faulty or defective, unfit for purpose, do not perform as advertised, or do not match the description. For businesses, its important to seek advice before setting or changing refund and return policies to ensure they comply with the ACL. Stay safe out there! #ACL #consumerlaw #refunds #supermarkets #retailers

16.01.2022 In a way, this is how a good brand works... via @theawkwardyeti #trademarks #branding #ip

16.01.2022 Changes to insolvency laws have been announced covering at least the next 6 months. The changes include: - raising the threshold for Bankruptcy Notices and Creditors Statutory Demands up to $20k; - extending the deadline to respond to a Bankruptcy Notice or Creditors Statutory Demand to 6 months; - temporary protection of company directors from insolvent trading liability.... While debtors have gained a small reprieve from insolvency proceedings, suppliers need to be mindful that it is likely to be more difficult to enforce against debtors in the current circumstances. Suppliers should consider implementing prepayment/deposit policies or PPSR security arrangements where possible to mitigate against payment risk and to appropriately secure unpaid or leased goods. Xuveo Legal can assist with preparation of Supplier Agreements, Equipment Lease Agreements and Terms & Conditions of Sale, and registration of security interests on the PPSR. #ppsr #bankruptcy #insolvency #afsa #debtors

16.01.2022 Woolworths cops record $1m fine for spamming Everyday Rewards members. (The penalty tops the $500k fine handed to Optus earlier this year.) The ACMA action underscores the importance of ensuring systems comply with Spam legislation. Under the Spam Act, business must give recipients a method to opt out from electronic marketing communications and must action opt-out requests.... #spam #unsubscribe #email #marketing https://www.acma.gov.au//woolworths-pays-million-dollar-pe

15.01.2022 Kraft has applied to the High Court for special leave to appeal the Peanut Butter Trade Dress decision. The dispute centres around the sale of Krafts peanut butter business to Bega, and which company has the right to use the distinctive yellow packaging (known as get-up or trade dress). In April, the Full Federal Court upheld an earlier decision; finding that Bega had acquired the right to use the packaging when it purchased the business. Kraft now seeks to overturn the ...earlier rulings in the High Court. #trademarks #ip #peanuts #kraft #bega ( via Federal Court of Australia)

15.01.2022 May 4-10 is Privacy Awareness Week and were proud to be on-board as a supporter! This years theme is "Ctrl+Alt+Del: Reboot Your Privacy". Stay tuned for some Privacy Tips this week to help your business! #PrivacyAwarenessWeek #PAW2020 #RebootYourPrivacy #privacy

14.01.2022 If you have a current or pending IP right and may be impacted by the current situation, please seek assistance as soon as possible from your legal adviser or contact us. Please be aware that while IP Australia can provide information and technical assistance, they cannot provide legal or business advice. Announcement from IP Australia concerning impacts on applications for intellectual property rights in Australia:... --- "The COVID-19 outbreak and your IP applications IP Australia recognises that the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is an unprecedented situation that may have an impact on the ability of applicants and their representatives to process applications. Where an applicant cannot carry out an action within time due to the COVID-19 outbreak an extension of time may be available. Requests for extensions of time will need to be made in the normal way, accompanied where required by a declaration setting out how the COVID-19 outbreak interfered with responding in time. Requests for waiver or refund of the fee for the extension of time will be considered on a case by case basis as per our current practice. Applicants should note that some time periods cannot be extended. Applicants should check with IP Australia or an intellectual property professional if they are uncertain whether an extension of time is possible."

13.01.2022 NBN Co has entered enforceable undertakings after action by the ACCC. The ACCC alleged that NBN Co misled consumers in the ACT by incorrectly telling them that their internet would be cut off unless they moved over to the NBN. (The ACCC has previously taken action against other telcos for similar misleading statements about the NBN and disconnection of existing legacy internet services.) Under the Australian Consumer Law, it is unlawful for businesses to mislead consumers by... making a false or misleading representations as to the need for particular goods or services. #NBN #consumerlaw #accc #ISP #internet https://www.accc.gov.au//nbn-co-misled-canberra-consumers-

13.01.2022 Are your reviews and testimonials being naughty or nice? Heres a timely reminder from the ACCC of the kinds of conduct that may get you a visit from Consumer Law Grinch this Christmas:

10.01.2022 Delete! Do you delete personal information when its no longer needed? Is your business storing and disposing of sensitive physical documents, data and digital assets securely? #PrivacyAwarenessWeek #PAW2020 #RebootYourPrivacy #Privacy

10.01.2022 IP Australia has announced availability of free/refundable extensions of time for up to 3 months for applicants affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic. If you have a pending application before IP Australia, you may be eligible for an extension of time to respond to IP Australia. Check out more IP updates below:... #intellectualproperty #trademarks #ip #extensions https://xuveo.legal/blog/covid-19

07.01.2022 IP Australia announces fee increase & restructure from 1 October 2020. #IP #trademarks #feeincrease https://xuveo.legal/b/ip-australia-fee-changes-october-2020

05.01.2022 This week, we teamed up with Digimark Australia to present a webinar on Contract, Privacy and legal issues arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recording link below: https://youtu.be/Z9a0z3ufGK4

05.01.2022 Whats the Alternative? Consider what personal information your business collects from customers. Does your business give customers the option not to provide personal information? #PrivacyAwarenessWeek #PAW2020 #RebootYourPrivacy #Privacy

05.01.2022 On Australia Day, we often celebrate the Australian flag, which has become a symbol of cultural pride and the Aussie spirit. So what makes a good flag? Kick up your feet, grab a lamington, and watch one of our all-time favourite TED Talks from Roman Mars on flags, basic design principles and what, in his words, makes a "badass" flag design (and what... doesnt). #AustraliaDay #Flags #Design #TEDTalks https://youtu.be/pnv5iKB2hl4

04.01.2022 Are you in Control of your Privacy? Take a moment today to check and secure the privacy settings in your business apps and social media accounts. #PrivacyAwarenessWeek #PAW2020 #RebootYourPrivacy #Privacy

04.01.2022 APRA AMCOS has been granted a 4-year extension to its collection society licence by the #ACCC. However, the ACCC has required APRA to improve transparency in its methodology of calculating licence fees charged to commercial music users. #Copyright #collectionsociety #Music... https://www.accc.gov.au//apra-required-to-improve-transpar?

03.01.2022 Got a bright idea? We can help you record and protect your IP - before someone else does! #IP #trademarks #intellectualproperty

03.01.2022 Ben Thorn is appearing live on Ticker Jumpstart to discuss consumer law issues in the wake of coronavirus. Watch live from 8am AEST Wednesday 19 August at tickertv.com.au

03.01.2022 Join Ben Thorn for a quick flyover of IP Australias new beta eServices platform showing the IP Portfolio, Filing History and Inbox features. #IP #trademarks #demo #beta https://youtu.be/ce32FdoFTtg

03.01.2022 As we head toward the end of another decade(!) and pause to reflect on the current year now almost passed, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our very best wishes of the season to our clients, colleagues, referrers, friends and supporters. We hope that you and your families will each have a joyful, restful and safe break and we look forward to working with you again in 2020. Office Closure Information Our office will be closed from Friday 20 December 2019 and will reopen on Monday 6 January 2020.

01.01.2022 WIPO has issued an Information Notice outlining post-Brexit transitional arrangements for international trade marks designating the EU. If you own, or have applied for, an EU trade mark, find out more in this post... #Brexit #EU #UK #WIPO #TradeMarks #IP https://xuveo.legal/blog/brexit-update-jan2020

01.01.2022 IP Australias free extension of time concession for Covid-19 affected applicants has been continued until 31 August 2020. #IP #trademarks #ipaustralia