Information Technology

Our practitioners hold qualifications in Information Technology (with distinction) and are experienced in programming, information systems and computer networking.

Zeke Bentley has conducted numerous e-commerce matters in the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Queensland against the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman and major telecommunications companies.

Our clients include carriage service providers, virtual Internet Service Providers, e-commerce and technology businesses.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating software licences, including support agreements.
• Successfully defended an action brought against a client in a complaint filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO“) in relation to domain name disputes conducted under the Uniform Domain Resolution Procedure (“UDRP“).
• Defended and prosecuted trademark disputes concerning domain name registrations and business names.
• Made applications before the Supreme Court of Queensland seeking relief concerning domain names.
• Acted for Internet Service Providers (including dataline.net.au and Veridas).
• Acted for telecommunications companies in proceedings commenced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
• Advised online businesses with respect to trademark and passing off claims.
• Drafted website terms and conditions for businesses.