Telephonic Communicators International Pty Ltd v Motor Solutions Australia Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 942

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Telephonic Communicators International Pty Ltd v Motor Solutions Australia Pty Ltd [2004] FCA 942 COPYRIGHT – Computer programs – Breach of confidence – Software developer developing software under contract and upon instructions – Passing off – Anshun estoppel

Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) Law of Property Act, 1936 (SA) Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth)

Computer Software Protection (1994)

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