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- April 29, 2023
Katy Perry found to have infringed Australian designer’s trademark
The long-awaited outcome of the Federal Court of Australia battle between loungewear designer and small business owner, Katie Taylor, and..
read more - November 23, 2022
Unfair Contract Terms now attract penalties – Businesses Beware!
The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 passed both houses of Parliament on 27 October 2022 and..
read more - August 3, 2021
Artificial intelligence systems are now recognised as valid inventors in Australia
An extraordinary Judgement was delivered on Friday with Australia now the first country in the world to recognise non-human inventors...
read more - June 1, 2021
Sapphire Group: A Fragrance Wonder
We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing clients, Sapphire Group Pty Ltd, the mastermind behind the..
read more - May 15, 2021
LawHack 2021: Disability Justice
The Growth Project is an innovative program carefully bringing together charity leaders with business entrepreneurs to allow charities to better..
read more - December 2, 2020
The Growth Project
The Growth Project is an innovative program carefully bringing together charity leaders with business entrepreneurs to allow charities to better..
read more - November 26, 2020
S&A Law’s Rob Silberstein appointed to the Advisory Board of the National Justice Project.
Silberstein & Associates is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Silberstein as an Advisory Board member to the National..
read more - November 12, 2020
Will we see permanent, industry-wide changes as a result of COVID-19?
The age of coronavirus should have opened up the eyes of all legal professionals to better ways of working, writes..
read more - November 10, 2020
East West Comms & RingCentral Virtual ‘Power Lunch’ Webinar
How legal firms can embrace new ways of working Our very own Jessica Silberstein is a guest speaker for the..
read more - August 5, 2020
Australian Law Awards Podcast – Dispute Resolution Team of the Year
Australian Law Awards Podcast – Dispute Resolution Team of the Year With the Australian Law Awards 2020 set to occur..
read more - July 8, 2020
S&A Law shortlisted for the Australian Law Awards 2020
Silberstein and Associates (S&A) has been shortlisted for the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2020...
read more - April 7, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 affecting patent and trade mark offices around the world
How has the current COVID-19 crisis impacted on operations of patent and trade mark offices around the world? Here’s a..
read more - April 3, 2020
Insolvency Reforms. What has changed and why?
The Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) was assented to early last week on 24 March 2020, in..
read more - March 9, 2020
If you like it put a ring on it!
It takes 3-4 months for IP Australia to examine a trade mark application once it has been submitted. This involves..
read more - February 5, 2020
Disputes are a shock to any business
It is likely that if you are a business owner, you will inevitably run into a dispute. In our experience..
read more - December 3, 2019
Insolvent pharmacy business? Recent amendments offer relief to rural patients requiring PBS medicines
Each year approximately 20 pharmacy businesses are formally declared insolvent. Although this is a relatively small number, the..
read more - November 11, 2019
What does “going into partnership” really mean?
Few people enter a new business venture thinking about the potential troubles which might lie before them. All too..
read more - November 7, 2019
What’s in a name?
S&A Legal is representing an Australian fashion designer, Katie Perry, in Federal Court proceedings against the singer, Katy Perry, for..
read more - October 31, 2019
I make my own life for myself
This is a repost of an article by Haley Sousa, a resident of Mandelbaum House at USYD. Haley penned this..
read more - October 9, 2019
Expert help is essential when considering registering a design application with IP Australia.
Failing to properly apply for registration of your design from the outset could very well result in not obtaining usefully..
read more - October 8, 2019
Watching Sydney through a glass window is not living! How the S&A Law team punches above its weight in promoting the “wellness” of its team.
S&A Legal were recognised in the recent Lawyers Weekly national law firms as a boutique firm that is punching well..
read more - October 4, 2019
My customer won’t pay my invoice! What can I do?
All too often our clients find themselves chasing third parties for unpaid invoices issued in relation to services rendered. Richard..
read more - September 23, 2019
Consequences for self-represented solicitors and barristers: High Court abolishes the Chorley exception
A landmark decision by the High Court in Bell Lawyers Pty Ltd v Janet Pentelow & Anor [2019] HCA 29..
read more - September 19, 2019
S&A Law join Lexlink colleagues in Berlin
S&A's Rob and Jessica Silberstein spent the week building on relationships with their Lexlink colleagues in Berlin...
read more - September 9, 2019
Seeking your input for us to be better
We are asking for feedback to help us make S&A Legal the dream firm you want to have on your..
read more - August 29, 2019
S&A Law share IP protection tips with The Academy of Entrepreneurs
Ben and John presented to students at the Academy of Entrepreneurs, explaining the importance of protecting your IP and having..
read more - August 22, 2019
Legislative changes regarding IP rights: Review of IP contracts required
From 13 September 2019, following the introduction of the Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No.5) Act 2019 (Cth), the repeal..
read more - August 14, 2019
Jonathan Lou-Wong admitted as a solicitor
Jonathan was recently admitted as a solicitor with the Supreme Court of NSW. He has been working at S&A..
read more - August 14, 2019
Engaging women in the Built Environment
Inspiring female leaders working in the Built Environment industries shared their career trajectories, aspiration and wisdom at Sydney town hall..
read more - August 13, 2019
2019 Australian Law Awards
The S&A team attended the Australian Law Awards this week with the firm named as finalists in three categories. Unfortunately,..
read more - July 2, 2019
S&A Law promotes Richard Ong to Associate
Silberstein & Associates (S&A) is proud to announce the promotion of Richard Ong to Associate in recognition of his leading..
read more - June 26, 2019
S&A shortlisted for the Australian Law Awards 2019
Silberstein and Associates (S&A) has been shortlisted for the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2019...
read more - June 20, 2019
S&A Law join global boutique law network
Silberstein & Associates has become the only Australian law firm to be a member of Lexlink, an international network of..
read more - May 4, 2019
Vectura has won US patent litigation against GSK and awarded $89.7m in damages
Following a jury trial in the US District Court of Delwar, it was found that GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Ellipta® products infringed..
read more - May 2, 2019
Qualcomm expected to make $4.5B+ from Apple Settlement
Apple and Qualcomm have ceased their long-running dispute over licensing and exclusivity...
read more - April 26, 2019
World IP Day – reach for Gold IP and Sports 2019
World IP day is celebrated annually on April 26 to celebrate the role that Intellectual Property (IP) rights play in..
read more - March 27, 2019
Quick Legal Bite: Recent Changes To When Trade Marks Can Be Removed For Non-Use
Until recently, registered marks in Australia have been afforded a grace period of 5 years, commencing from the filing date..
read more - January 24, 2019
S&A Law help MAKO protect tidal turbine designs
One of our clients, MAKO Tidal Turbines Pty Ltd, is commercialising its proprietary designs for turbines to convert the kinetic..
read more - November 13, 2018
Team Teppanyaki
The S&A teams and their families headed to Osaka restaurant in St Leonards on Sunday for a seven dish Teppanyaki..
read more - July 16, 2018
S&A shortlisted for 2018 Australian Law Awards
Silberstein and Associates has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Boutique Law Firm of the Year and Managing Partner..
read more - July 14, 2018
S&A join #WarOnWaste during Plastic Free July 2018
S&A join #WarOnWaste during Plastic Free July 2018 and support The Last Straw initiative to ban plastic straws...
read more - July 2, 2018
S&A Law recognises the talent of Mina Hyun with promotion to Associate
Silberstein & Associates (S&A) is excited to announce the promotion of Mina Hyun (pictured) to Associate in its Sydney office. Ms..
read more - June 7, 2018
Quick Legal Bite: Employee or Contractor?
In February this year the Fair Work Commission (FW) rejected an application for unfair dismissal brought by a Victorian Uber..
read more - February 27, 2018
Quick Legal Bite: Privilege in Litigation
The Hon Justice Lindsay Foster (Federal Court), together with The Hon Justice James Stevenson (Supreme Court) gave a fascinating seminar..
read more - December 6, 2017
S&A Law team learn the fascinating story of Vaucluse House at our annual picnic
Our team and their families enjoyed a trip to Vaucluse House last week for our annual picnic. Vaucluse House is..
read more - July 24, 2017
S&A Law shortlisted for prestigious industry award
Silberstein and Associates has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Boutique Law Firm of the Year and Managing Partner..
read more - June 13, 2017
Why we pay our team to exercise at work
The S&A team take time out every week to pump iron, burn off steam and do a few crunches -..
read more - May 19, 2017
Congratulations Ida
Our Ida Nguyen has just hung up her Graduate heels….to replace them with brand spanking new Solicitor ones! Ida..
read more - May 16, 2017
‘Global Law Experts’ recommend S&A Law
We are delighted that S&A and Dr. Rob Silberstein have been selected by Global Law Experts' international lawyers guide 2017..
read more - May 13, 2017
S&A Law supports Cure My Brain
The S&A team is excited to be supporting Cure my Brain and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse at the Grey Matters gala..
read more - May 11, 2017
S&A Law welcomes two new faces
Silberstein and Associates welcomed two new faces in May. John Wong joined our team as our new Intellectual Property Manager..
read more - May 5, 2017
Technology is totally transforming law
Technology and digitalisation are totally transforming the law and how it’s practiced’, says Dr Rob Silberstein, founder of IP boutique..
read more - May 5, 2017
Best IP Law Firm 2017 – Sydney & Patent Attorney of the Year – Sydney
Silberstein & Associates (S&A) has been named Best IP Law Firm – Sydney in the 2017 IP Excellence Awards. The..
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