If you have designed an innovative process, you may be wondering if you can trade mark it to gain legal protection. However, a trade mark is unlikely to be the best option for protection for your process. To help you better understand your intellectual property (IP) options, this article will take you through what a […]
The trade mark processing time is inherently long and often complex. If you are looking to register your trade mark fast, this can be particularly frustrating. Therefore, it is essential that you take all steps necessary to reduce the trade mark processing time where possible. To help you reduce the processing time, this article will […]
As a business owner, you are likely looking for as many avenues to grow and protect your business as possible. One key way that you can do this is through a trade mark. A trade mark is one type of intellectual property (IP) protection that grants you exclusive rights to your brand assets. Despite the […]
Trade marks are a critical element of any business, ensuring that your business is known to consumers and competitors alike. In addition, a trade mark provides excellent legal protection, ensuring you have exclusive use of your trade mark. With all the excellent benefits of a trade mark, you may be wondering how to register your […]
Whether or not you have a registered trade mark, it is important to understand trade mark infringement. This is because trade mark law is designed to protect the legal rights of registered trade mark owners. Therefore, having some knowledge about the rights of trade mark owners can help you avoid disputes. To help you better […]
Your intellectual property (IP) is the most valuable asset of your business, and this includes your trade marks. A trade mark is one type of IP protection that allows you to distinguish elements of your brand from all of your competitors. As well as providing you with legal protection, trade marks are an excellent marketing […]
Trade mark oppositions can arise at different stages of the trade mark application process. From the moment IP Australia accepts your trade mark application, to any amendments you might make to your application thereafter, your application is vulnerable to opposition. This article outlines the basics of trade mark opposition. It also provides some common mistakes […]
When it comes to registering a certified trade mark (‘CTM’) as opposed to a standard trade mark in Australia, there are additional administrative and regulatory requirements you must comply with. To help guide you through these requirements, this article outlines the basics of a CTM and the steps you will need to take to apply […]
When applying for a trade mark for an asset of your business’ brand, you will need to nominate trade mark classes. Trade mark class 35 is one of the 45 different classes, outlined in the Nice trade mark classification system. Trade mark class 35 relates to services, primarily covering advertising, business management and business administration […]