Barker & Co provides specialist advice on many agreements that typically come up in the advertising and marketing industry, including agency, supplier, consultancy, non-disclosure/confidentiality, IP licensing, sponsorship, media buying, event management and advertising production agreements. When it comes to advertising and marketing, intellectual property is one key aspect that needs to be treated carefully, as do any limitations of liability and indemnities. The Federal government’s likely amendments to the unfair contract term provisions (including changes to the penalties that can be imposed), as contained within the Competition and Consumer Act, make it essential that contracts be considered carefully.
