Diploma in Law

There are two weekend schools principally for external students. Lecture students may attend but should be aware that weekend school classes aim to cover the same material provided in weekly lectures and are primarily for the assistance of external students.

It may not be possible to cover the entire course at the weekend schools. These programs are a general guide, and may be varied according to need. Readings are suggested to introduce you to the material to be covered in the lecture, to enhance your understanding of the topic, and to encourage further reading. You should not rely on them alone.
Weekend School 1

TIME	MAJOR TOPICS	KEY READING
Saturday 28 May 2016: 4.00pm – 8.00pm in New Law School Seminar Room 115 (New LSSR 115)
4.10pm-5.20pm	Introduction to Intellectual Property Trade Marks	See readings under "Prescribed Topics and Course Outline"
5.30pm-6.35pm	Trade Marks
6.45pm-8.00pm	Business Reputation
Sunday 29 May 2016 4.00pm – 8.00pm in New Law School Seminar Room 115 (New LSSR 115)
4.10pm-5.20pm	Patents	See readings under "Prescribed Topics and Course Outline"
5.30pm-6.35pm	Patents
6.45pm-8.00pm	Confidential Information

Weekend School 2

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  Supplementary Materials in Intellectual Property (available via the link to the Law Library in the Course Materials section of the LEC Webcampus)
  
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  Guide to the Presentation and Submission of Assignments (available on the LEC Webcampus)
  

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  LexisNexis Intellectual Property Collection 2016, LexisNexis.
  

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  Stewart, Griffith & Bannister, Intellectual Property in Australia, 5^th ed. LexisNexis, 2014 (SGB)
  
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  Ricketson and Richardson, Intellectual Property: Cases, Materials and Commentary, 5^th ed. Lexis Nexis, 2013 (RR)
  

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  Davison, Monotti, Wiseman Australian Intellectual Property Law, 3^rd edition, Cambridge Press, 2015 (DMW 2015) Commentary only, no case extracts.
  
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  Price, Bodkin, Arnold, Adjei, Intellectual Property Commentary and Materials Casebook, 5^th edition, Thomson Reuters, 2012 (PBA 2012)
  

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  Ricketson, The Law of Intellectual Property, Thomson Reuters, 2d ed., 2001
  
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  Shanahan, Australian Law of Trade Marks and Passing Off, 5^th ed. Thomson Reuters, 2012
  
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  Bodkin, Patent Law in Australia, 2d ed. Thomson Reuters, 2014
  
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  Phillips, Protecting Designs Law and Litigation, Thomson Reuters, 1994
  
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  Elkington, Hall & Kell, Annotated Trade Marks Act 1995, LexisNexis, 2010
  

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  Cornish, Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyright, Trade Marks and Allied Rights, 8th ed. Sweet and Maxwell, 2013
  
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  Skone James, Copinger and Skone James on Copyright, 17th ed. Sweet and Maxwell, 2016
  

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  CCH, Australian Industrial and Intellectual Property: Copyright, Designs, Patents, Trade Marks, Legislation and Cases
  
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  Lahore, Copyright and Designs, LexisNexis
  
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  Lahore, Patents, Trade Marks and Related Rights LexisNexis
  
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  Garnsey, Dwyer, Duffy and Covell, Intellectual Property in Australia: Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, LexisNexis
  

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  Australian Copyright Council Bulletin
  
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  Australian Intellectual Property Law Bulletin
  
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  Australian Intellectual Property Law Journal
  
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  Copyright Reporter
  
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  Intellectual Property Forum
  

Many cases listed are relevant for more than one topic area. Most cases are reported in both the Intellectual Property Reports (“IPR”) and the Australian Intellectual Property Cases (“AIPC”).

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  RR: Ch1
  
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  SGB: Ch 1 and 2
  

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  Bakers Marking Law 1266
  
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  Venetian Patent Statute 1474
  
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  Statute of Monopolies 1623
  
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  Stationers Company
  
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  Statute of Anne 1709
  

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  Intellectual Property philosophy – personal, economic, market
  
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  Millar v Taylor (1769) 4 Burr. 2303; 98 ER 201
  

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  Berne Convention for Protection of Literary and Artistic Works 1886
  
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  Rome Convention for Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organisations 1961
  
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  Paris Convention on Patents and Trade Marks
  
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  WTO Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property 1995
  
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  Copyright (International Protection) Regulations 1969
  

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  Constitution section 51(xxix)
  
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  Copyright Act 1968
  
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  Patents Act 1990
  
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  Trade Marks Act 1995
  
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  Designs Act 2003
  
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  Australian Consumer Law (part of Competition and Consumer Act 2010)
  

Copyleft

Open Source

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  SGB: Ch 5, 6, 7, 8.and 9
  
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  DMW 2012: Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
  
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  PBA: 2012 Part 2
  
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  RR: Part 2
  

1. 
   Definitions of copyright
   
2. 
   Copyright as property: s196 Copyright Act (“CA”)
   

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  Dickens, Dickens v Hawksley [1935] 1 Ch 267
  
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  Pacific Film Laboratories v Commissioner of Taxation (1970) 121 CLR 154
  
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  JR Consulting v Cummings [2014] NSWSC 1252
  

3. 
   Fundamental distinction – ‘form of expression’ vs ‘ideas and information’
   

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  Donoghue v Allied Newspapers Ltd [1938] Ch 106
  
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  Victoria Park Racing and Recreation Grounds Co Ltd v Taylor (1937) 58 CLR 479
  
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  Autodesk v Dyason (No 1) (1992) 66 ALJR 233
  
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  L B (Plastics) Ltd v Swish Products Ltd [1979] R.P.C. 551
  
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  Zeccola v Universal City Studios [1982] 46 ALR 189
  
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  Elwood v Cotton On (2008) 80 IPR 566
  

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  Statute of Anne 1709
  
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  Millar v Taylor (1769) 4 Burr. 2303; 98 ER 201
  

The four requirements for copyright protection:

1. 
   Authorship and connecting factors
   

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  created by a ‘qualified person’: ss 32(4), 84, 184 CA
  

2. 
   Subject matter
   

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  ‘works’ and ‘subject matter other than works’: ss10, 32, 89-92 CA
  

3. 
   Material form: ss10, 22 CA
   

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  Nine Network Australia v Australian Broadcasting Corp (2000) 48 IPR 335 (Y2K fireworks)
  

4. 
   Originality: s32 CA
   

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  Walter v Lane [1900] AC 539
  
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  * University of London Press v University Tutorial Press [1916] 2 Ch 601
  
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  Kalamazoo (Aust) Pty Ltd v Compact Business Systems Pty Ltd (1985) 5 IPR 213
  
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  Feist Publications v Rural Telephone Service 111 S Ct 1282 (1991)
  
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  * Telstra Corporation v Desktop Marketing Systems Pty Ltd (2001) 51 IPR 257
  
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  * Nine Network Ltd v IceTV Pty Ltd (2009) 239 CLR 458;
  

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  * Telstra Corporation Limited v Phone Directories Company Pty Ltd (2010) 90 IPR 1
  
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  Ladbroke Football Ltd v William Hill Football Ltd [1964] 1 WLR 273
  
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  JR Consulting v Cummings [2016] FCAFC 20
  

The four types of ‘works’ under Part III CA:

(a) Literary

(i) Types of literary works

(ii) General principles

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  * University of London Press v University Tutorial Press [1916] 2 Ch 607
  
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  Hollinrake v Truswell (1894) 3 Ch D 420
  

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  * Exxon Corporation v Exxon Insurance Consultants [1982] RPC 69
  
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  Ladbroke (Football) Limited v William Hill (Football) Limited [1964] 1 WLR 273
  
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  Francis Day & Hunter Ltd v Twentieth Century Fox Ltd [1940] AC 112
  
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  Nine Network Ltd v IceTV Pty Ltd (2009) 239 CLR 458
  
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  State of Victoria v Pacific Technologies Pty Ltd (No.2) [2009] FCA 737
  
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  Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Reed International Books Australia Pty Ltd (2010) 88 IPR 11
  
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  Elwood Clothing v Cotton On Clothing (2008) 80 IPR 566
  

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  Computer Edge Pty Ltd v Apple Computer Inc (1986) 161 CLR 171
  
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  * Autodesk v Dyason (1991) 22 IPR 163
  
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  * Data Access Corporation v Powerflex Services Pty Ltd (1999) 45 IPR 353
  
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  JR Consulting v Cummings [2016] FCAFC 20
  

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  * Green v Broadcasting Corporation of New Zealand (1988) 16 IPR 1
  
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  Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (2000) 48 IPR 335
  
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  * Telstra Corporation Ltd v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Australia Ltd (2003) 57 IPR 453
  
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  * Zeccola v Universal City Studios (1982) 46 ALR 189
  
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  Australian Olympic Committee Inc v The Big Fights Inc (1999) 46 IPR 53 at 63-67
  
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  Creation Records v News Group Newspapers Ltd (1997) 39 IPR 1 (photo shoot for ‘Oasis’ album cover)
  
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  Norowzian v Ark Ltd; Guinness Worldwide [1998] EWHC 315 (Guinness ‘Anticipation’ ad)
  

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  CBS Records Australia Ltd v Gross (1989) 15 IPR 385
  
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  EMI Songs Australia Pty Limited v Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd (2011) 90 IPR 50
  

(i) Definition: s10(1) CA

(ii) Paintings

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  * Merchandising Corporation of America v Harpbond [1983] FSR 32
  
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  Australian Chinese Newspapers Pty Ltd v Melbourne Chinese Press Pty Ltd (2003) 58 IPR 1
  
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  Cummins v Vella [2002] FCAFC 218 (Full Court unreported 16/07/2002)
  

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  * Lincoln Industries Ltd v Wham-O Manufacturing Co (1984) 3 IPR 115 (Frisbee)
  
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  * Greenfield Products v Rover-Scott Bonnar (1990) 17 IPR 417
  
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  Creation Records v News Group Newspapers Ltd (1997) 39 IPR 1
  

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  * Elwood Clothing v Cotton On Clothing (2008) 80 IPR 566 at [14], [47]-[54] (definition of drawing)
  
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  * Interlego AG v Croner Trading (1992) 111 ALR 577
  
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  LED Builders v Eagle Homes (1999) 44 IPR 24
  
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  Clarendon Homes (Aust) Pty Ltd v Henley Arch Pty Ltd (1999) 46 IPR 309
  
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  Tamawood Limited v Henley Arch Pty Ltd [2004] FCAFC 78 (31 March 2004)
  
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  Barrett Property Group Pty Ltd v Carlisle Homes Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 375 (alfresco quadrant)
  
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  Lott v JBW & Friends [2000] SASC 3 (opera in the outback)
  

(vi) Photographs

(vii) Buildings and models of buildings

(viii) Works of artistic craftsmanship

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  Cuisenaire v Reed (1963) VR 719
  
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  Muscat v Le (2004) 60 IPR 276
  
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  Merlet v Mothercare plc (1984) 2 IPR 456
  
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  George Henscher v Restawhile Upholstery (Lanes) Limited (1975) RPC 31
  
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  Coogi Australia Pty Limited v Hysport International Pty Limited (1998) 41 IPR 593
  
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  Sheldon v Metrokane (2004) AIPC 91-972
  
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  * Burge v Swarbrick [2007] HCA 17; (2007) 234 ALR 204
  

(a) Cinematograph films

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  Aristocrat Leisure Industries Pty Limited v Pacific Gaming Pty Limited (2001) 50 IPR 29
  
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  Galaxy Electronics Pty Ltd v Sega Enterprises Ltd (1997) 37 IPR 462
  
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  Sega Enterprises Ltd v Gottlieb Electronics Pty Ltd (1996) 35 IPR 161
  

(b) Sound and Television Broadcasts

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  * Network Ten Pty Ltd v TCN Channel Nine Pty Ltd (2004) 59 IPR 1 (“The Panel” case), esp at [68], [100]-[102] and [142]
  

(c) Published editions of works

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  Protection for the skill and labour in presenting material in an edition (ie. the layout as distinct from the words used in the story). Applies to newspaper stories, magazines and the like.
  
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  Nationwide News Pty Limited v Copyright Agency Limited (1996) 134 IPR 53
  

(d) Sound recordings

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  CBS Records Australia Limited v Telmak Teleproducts (Australia) Pty Limited (1987) 9 IPR 440
  

(e) Performers’ protection

1. 
   Works – owner is ‘author’
   

(ii) Co-ownership/joint owners

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  Primary Health Care Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (2010) 86 IPR 259
  
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  Prior v Sheldon (2000) 48 IPR 301
  

(iv) Journalists’ copyright

(v) Employee authors

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  *Redrock Holdings Pty Ltd v Hinkley (2001) 50 IPR 565
  
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  Insight SRC IP Holdings Pty Ltd v The Australian Council for Educational Research Limited [2012] FCA 779 (Department of Education questionnaire)
  
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  JR Consulting v Cummings [2014] NSWSC 1252
  

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  Telstra Corporation Limited v Phone Directories Company Pty Ltd (2010) 90 IPR 1
  

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  Bulun Bulun v R & T Textiles Pty Ltd (1998) 157 ALR 193
  

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  JR Consulting v Cummings [2014] NSWSC 1252
  

2. 
   Subject matter other than works – owner is ‘maker’
   

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  s22 CA
  
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  National Rugby League v Singtel Optus (Optus Now case) (2012) 95 IPR 321
  

3. 
   Duration
   

(a) Works: s31 CA

(i) Reproduction

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  CBS Records Australia Ltd v Telmak Teleproducts (Aust) Pty Ltd (1987) 9 IPR 440
  
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  King Features Syndicate v O&M Kleeman [1941] AC 417
  

(ii) Publication

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  Avel Pty Ltd v Multicoin Amusements Pty Ltd (1990) 171 CLR 88
  

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  APRA v Tolbush (1985) 62 ALR 521
  
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  *APRA v Commonwealth Bank (1992) 25 IPR 157
  

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  * Telstra v APRA (1997) 191 CLR 140
  
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  * Roadshow v iinet (trial judge decision) (2011) 89 IPR 1
  
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  National Rugby League v Singtel Optus (Optus Now case) (2012) 95 IPR 321
  

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  Cinematograph films: s86 CA
  
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  Television and sound broadcasts: s87 CA
  
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  Published editions of works: s88 CA
  
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  Sound recordings: s85 CA
  

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  ss248G and 248J CA
  

(a) Assignment

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  ss196(1), 197 CA
  
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  Australian Olympic Committee Inc v The Big Fights Inc (1999) 46 IPR 53
  
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  Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd v EMI Songs Australia Pty Ltd [2009] FCA 799
  
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  Acorn Computers v MCS Microcomputers (1984) 4 IPR 214
  
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  Insight SRC IP Holdings Pty Ltd v Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd [2013] FCAFC 62
  

(i) ss196(2), 197 CA

(ii) exclusive licence (s119)

(iii) implied licence

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  Beck v Montana (1963) 80 WN NSW 1578
  
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  *Copyright Agency Limited v State of New South Wales (2008) 233 CLR 279
  
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  Apotex Pty Ltd v Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd (No 2) [2012] FCAFC 102 (generic drug manufacturer not implied right to use original patent owner product information documents)
  

(d) Collecting societies

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  APRA – Australian Performing Right Association (musical works)
  
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  PPCA – Phonographic Performance Company Ltd (sound recordings)
  
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  CAL – Copyright Agency (literary works)
  
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  Screenrights (cinematograph films)
  
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  Viscopy (artistic works) (managed by Copyright Agency)
  

Direct and indirect infringement

(a) Substantiality (s14 CA)

(i) Works

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  Hawkes & Sons (London) Ltd v Paramount Films Services [1934] 1 Ch 593
  

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  Ladbroke (Football) v William Hill [1964] I All ER 465; 1 WLR 273
  
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  Autodesk v Dyason [2002] FCA 1206
  
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  Data Access Corporation v Powerflex Services Pty Limited (1999) 45 IPR 353
  
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  Icetv v Pty Ltd v Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd (2009) 80 IPR 451
  
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  EMI Songs Australia v Larrikin Music Publishing (2011) 90 IPR 50
  

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  Network Ten Pty Ltd v TCN Channel Nine Pty Ltd (2004) 59 IPR 1
  

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  *Corelli v Gray (1913) 29 TLR 570
  
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  *Francis Day & Hunter Ltd v Bron [1963] Ch 587
  
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  SW Hart & Co Pty Ltd v Edwards Hot Water Systems (1985) 159 CLR 466
  
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  EMI Songs v Larrikin Music Publishing (2011) 90 IPR 50
  

(i) General

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  * Kenrick v Lawrence (1890) 25 QB 99
  

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  * Universal City Studios Inc v Zeccola [1982] AIPC 90-019
  

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  * Elwood Clothing Pty Ltd v Cotton On Clothing Pty Ltd (2008) 80 IPR 566
  

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  Allam v Aristocrat (2012) 95 IPR 242