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Practical Law: Checklist, Quick guide to intellectual property rights in hashtags

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Checklist, Quick guide to intellectual property rights in hashtags provides a checklist of the key intellectual property issues that may arise when using hashtags, including topics such as who owns a hashtag, whether a hashtag is subject to copyright or registrable as a trade mark, and whether there are any causes of action that could arise from using a hashtag on social media.

By Practical Law Commercial Team

Practical Law Australia’s expert legal writers have practical expertise gained from some of the country's leading law firms and corporate legal departments, including Ashurst, Baker & McKenzie, Gilbert + Tobin, Herbert Smith Freehills, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and more. They understand the pressure to deliver timely and cost effective legal advice, which is why Practical Law’s fully maintained practice notes, precedents, drafting notes and checklists offer clear and concise know-how with a practical perspective.

For more information on Practical Law Australia’s legal writing team, visit legal.thomsonreuters.com.au/practical-law-team

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