BUSINESS NAMES, DOMAIN NAMES and TRADE MARKS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

BUSINESS NAME It is a (very!) common misconception that the registration of a business name (under the Business Name Registration Act 2011 (Cth)), company name or a website domain name confers some form of ownership or exclusive rights to the use of that name in Australia. It doesn’t! Only if the name is registered as… Continue reading BUSINESS NAMES, DOMAIN NAMES and TRADE MARKS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Proper execution of Deeds under Western Australian law (hint: it’s why “WA” also stands for “Wait Awhile”…)

Understanding the Proper Execution of Deeds in Western Australia Section 9 of Western Australia’s very antiquated Property Law Act 1969 (the “Act”), among other things, deals with formalities of executing any deeds in Western Australia (e.g. a Confidentiality Deed, Deed of Assignment of Lease, Deed of Variation of Trust etc). Generally, but not always,… Continue reading Proper execution of Deeds under Western Australian law (hint: it’s why “WA” also stands for “Wait Awhile”…)

Tom joins Mitch Moroney’s podcast to discuss “what falls under the umbrella of commercial law?”

Commercial Law with Tom Meagher on the Moroney Podcast Podcast (<- click here) Mitch Moroney of Moroney & Associates, Business Accountants welcomes Tom Meagher in this episode, Tom is a commercial lawyer based in Perth with over 30 years of experience. As Executive Director of Balfour Meagher, Tom assists small businesses with optimizing opportunities, avoiding… Continue reading Tom joins Mitch Moroney’s podcast to discuss “what falls under the umbrella of commercial law?”

Why ‘ABLIS’ is helpful for Start-up Businesses, Business Owners and Buyers

How ABLIS Helps Start-Ups, Business Owners and Prospective Buyers Over the many years of advising clients, business partners and presenting at various seminars in relation to business licenses, setting-up a new business or buying a business, one service that very few people (including lawyers!) are aware of is an excellent online service provided by the federal government’s… Continue reading Why ‘ABLIS’ is helpful for Start-up Businesses, Business Owners and Buyers