Intellectual Property in Construction Law: Carlisle Homes v Tick Homes

Intellectual property (IP) is a key asset in today’s construction industry, helping businesses safeguard their competitive edge in an increasingly tech-driven landscape. As construction evolves with the introduction of high-tech products, materials, and digital platforms, understanding how to protect new and innovative ideas is crucial. This blog post will look at the Federal Court Case Carlisle Homes Pty Ltd v Tick Homes Pty Ltd [2018] FCA 973 (‘Carlisle Homes’) as it demonstrates the critical role of copyright in the construction sector.

Katie Gold4 March 2025intellectual property, Construction Law, chris moshidis, urban lawyers, carlisle homes, tick homes, ip, construction, federal court, ip rights, dispute resolution

VCAT Lacks Jurisdiction Over Federal Matters

In the recent decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal in Thurin v Krongold Constructions [2022] VSCA 226 (Thurin v Krongold), the majority held that the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine domestic building disputes involving the interpretation or application of federal legislation.

Katie Gold21 March 2023urban lawyers, vcat, federal court, jurisdiction, contract, thurin and krongold, domestic building works, court of appeal

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