As a trade mark owner, you would want to do everything within your capacity to avoid a trade mark dispute given the time and costs that are typically involved. A trade mark dispute may arise in the instance where someone claims that you have committed trade mark infringement. Alternatively, they may have a reasonable ground […]
Trade mark registration may seem like a difficult task at a first glance. However, once you have grasped a general understanding of the process, registration can become a much smoother process. To help you register an air conditioning trade mark, this article identifies three mistakes you should avoid. 1. Choosing the Incorrect Class When you […]
From the moment IP Australia advertises they have accepted a trade mark amendment application on the Registry, you have the opportunity to oppose the amendment. Where a trade mark opposition is successful, this can result in IP Australia removing the application from the Registry. This article outlines three useful tips to help you oppose a […]
Given all the different deadlines involved in opposition proceedings, it is easy to forgo certain steps in the proceedings. Whilst missing a deadline can be fatal to your opposition, there is a chance that you can apply for a time extension with IP Australia during any stage of the opposition proceedings. This article outlines the […]