Contacts

Consumers, contracts, the internet and copyright

What is a contract?
Must contracts be in writing?
Elements of a contract
The terms of a contract
Breach of contract
Ending a contract
Contacts

Australian Consumer Law
ACL consumer protection
Unsolicited sales practices
Pricing
Lay-by sales
Other provisions of the ACL
Contacts

Introduction
When do the consumer guarantees apply?
Consumer guarantees: Goods
Consumer guarantees: Services
Remedies
Finance agreements
Getting help
Contacts

Introduction
Self-help for consumers
Court or tribunal help
Alternative dispute resolution schemes
Court remedies
Small claims: VCAT’s Civil Claims List
Consumer Affairs Victoria
Financial counselling
Licensing and registration
Contacts

Introduction
Copyright issues
Defamation issues
Other protection issues
e-commerce: Online shopping
Managing access to internet content
Crowd funding
More information
Contacts

What is copyright?
Ownership of copyright
Duration of copyright
Requirements for copyright to exist
Exclusive rights of copyright holders
Loss of copyright protection
Infringement of copyright
Moral rights and other copyright issues
Contacts

What is a trade mark?
Protecting trade marks
Applying to register a trade mark
Cancelling a trade mark’s registration
Avoiding infringement of a registered trade mark
Using trade marks overseas
More information
Contacts

Australian Securities and Investments Commission
(ASIC)
Tel: 1300 300 630
Web: www.asic.gov.au

Australian Government – IP Australia
Tel: 1300 651 010
Web: www.ipaustralia.gov.au
Through IP Australia, you can search for registered
patents, trade marks and designs and apply for intellectual property rights

About

Trade marks

Consumers, contracts, the internet and copyright

How contract law works

Consumer protection laws

Consumer guarantees

Taking action as a consumer

The internet and the law

Copyright

Trade marks

Contacts

Contacts

Back to

Consumers, contracts, the internet and copyright

What are you looking for?