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Did Palworld copy Pokémon?... Palworld (aka 'Pokémon with guns') has broken global records, selling over $5 million copies in its first three days and becoming the most played game on Steam. ⁠ But, that's not the only reason it's making headlines. ⁠ ⁠ In this news article, we break down the story so far and the key legal issues surrounding the question… did Palworld copy Pokémon? As a long-time Pokémon fan... (a) I'll be watching closely what happens next in this rapidly evolving news story and (b) am thrilled that my job as an IP lawyer allows me to research and write about Pokémon for work! What do you think about it all... and will you be downloading Palworld?

Do you work in a creative agency? We've put together Studio Legal's comprehensive guide of legal issues to get across in 2024, including tips to action and implement. Read more in the article below!

As the re-recording of Taylor Swift’s 1989 is about to be released, our principal Jen (who happens to be a massive fan), breaks down why Taylor can re-record her albums, and what lessons all creators can take from this interesting copyright story.

In our latest IP news update, written by Eliza Jane Saunders, Jennifer Tutty and Lucy Diggle, we break down a recent Federal Court decision which saw two prominent coffee brands go head to head over IP rights contained in their respective ORO ranges. ⁠

We are thrilled to announce that Harry Croft has been promoted to Managing Associate at Studio Legal as of 1 July 2023. In this role, Harry will be focusing his efforts on building and growing the commercial side of Studio Legal's practice, through general commercial, creative M&A, IP, creative contracts, employment, start-up work and more. Since joining the firm 2.5 years ago, Harry has become an integral part of the Studio Legal team, bringing positivity, a strong work ethic, carefully honed technical skills, a fierce passion for creative businesses, commercial mindedness and an all round great vibe to our workplace. He's also the colleague you want to have in your corner - always supportive, pumping you up, up for a laugh and turning up the music really loud on a Friday afternoon before Friday quiz. We are so grateful for Harry and excited about his future at Studio Legal. Please join us on congratulating Harry on his promotion.

We were very excited to receive the news today that our Principal Jennifer Tutty has been named as a finalist in the Australian Partner of the Year Awards in the Intellectual Property category.⁠ ⁠ The awards recognise exemplary contributions by partners and partners-equivalent who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, exceptional legal expertise, and a commitment to excellence in the past 12 months.⁠ According to Lawyers Weekly, being placed as a finalist is a remarkable achievement in the Australian legal industry! ⁠ Nice one Jen and thanks to Lawyers Weekly for the inclusion.⁠ ⁠ We will keep you updated on the result!⁠

We are so proud to announce that our principal, Jennifer Tutty, has been recommended again by Doyles Guide as a leading intellectual property lawyer in Victoria. This time for 2023.⁠ ⁠ The Doyles 2023 listing of Leading Victorian Non-Contentious Intellectual Property Lawyers details individuals practising in portfolio management, non-contentious intellectual property and commercialisation matters in the Victorian legal market who were identified by clients and peers for their knowledge and expertise in the area.⁠ ⁠ This is testament to Jen's hard work and dedication to making IP law accessible to all sorts of creative businesses.⁠ ⁠ Join us in congratulating Jen!⁠ #doylesguide #iplaw #iplawyers #melbournelawyers #studiolegal https://lnkd.in/gT2TWfw9