{"id":4407,"date":"2021-06-07T14:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T04:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tm.legalvision.com.au\/?p=4407"},"modified":"2021-06-24T15:10:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T05:10:44","slug":"brand-colour-trade-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/protection\/brand-colour-trade-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Trade Marking Your Brand Colours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trade mark is a type of intellectual property used to distinguish your business from your competitors. You may want to trade mark a colour or colour combination that you use prominently in your products or advertisements. However, it is often difficult for businesses to successfully have their brand colours trade marked, and many established businesses have had trade mark applications for their brand colours rejected. This article will take you through four tips on trade marking your brand colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Do Your Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must do your research before attempting to trade mark your brand colours. This includes knowing the requirements you need to fulfil to succeed in your <a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/australian-application\/trade-mark-mistakes\/\">trade mark application<\/a>. For example, you must show that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the public associates your brand colours exclusively with your product;<\/li><li>the brand colours are not widely used or likely to be used in your industry; and<\/li><li>the brand colours distinguish your branding from competitors, and the brand colours are an important element of your branding.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Checking that your brand colours are available for use is also an essential <a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/australian-application\/free-trade-mark-search-mistakes\">part of the application process<\/a>. If another business has trade marked the same brand colours or is already widely associated with the same colours, your application will likely be unsuccessful.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check whether somebody else has trade marked your brand colours on IP Australia<a href=\"https:\/\/search.ipaustralia.gov.au\/trademarks\/search\/quick\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Be Prepared to Show Evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To successfully trade mark your brand colours, you need to provide IP Australia with several pieces of evidence in your application. You must explain how you intend to use the colours in your branding and prove that you have used the colours over a period of time. This evidence proves that the public associates your colours with your product only.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>For example, Cadbury trade marked a specific shade of the colour purple successfully because they had been using the colour for over 100 years. However, even with more than a century of use, they were only successful in trade marking the specific shade of purple for their chocolate products. Other companies have been successful in trade marking colours they had used over shorter periods. In 2010, Mars successfully registered the colour \u2018Whiskas Purple\u2019 as a trade mark. Mars was successful because they had been using the colour since 2001 in all of their Whiskas products and because they created the colour \u2018Whiskas Purple\u2019 themselves.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Be Specific<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must be specific in your trade mark application. You need to think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the exact shades and combinations of colours you use; and<\/li><li>how you are going to use them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In your application, you should attach a graphic showing exactly how you intend to use your colour to increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also important to consider that trade marking a single colour like \u2018light blue\u2019 will be difficult. You are more likely to successfully trade mark a combination of colours or a specific tone of a colour. For example, Cadbury was successful in trade marking the shade Pantone 26558C and Surf Life Saving Australia was successful in trade marking their red and yellow combination of Pantone 186c and Pantone 136-137. Using specific colours consistently over time will increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Get It Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is difficult to make changes to your application after IP Australia has assessed it. Being thoroughly prepared before submitting your application and getting it right the first time is one of the most important things you can do to increase your trade mark application\u2019s chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>For example, in 2012, Frucor Beverages made the mistake of providing the wrong shade of green on their trade mark application for their energy drink \u2018V\u2019. Coca-Cola objected to Frucor&#8217;s application, saying that the colour did not accurately represent the \u2018V\u2019 brand. The court considered the application fatally flawed because of the error. The court did not have the power to change Frucor\u2019s application to fix the mistake. Frucor was ultimately unsuccessful in trade marking their brand colour.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intellectual property is your business\u2019 most important asset. Trade marking your brand colours is one great way to protect your intellectual property. Over time, many businesses have tried to trade mark their colours with varying degrees of success. If you are thinking of registering a trade mark for your brand colours, you should be as prepared as possible to increase the chances of your application being accepted. For any questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/protecting-trademark\">protecting your brand colours<\/a>, get in touch with our <a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/trademark-lawyer\">experienced trade mark lawyers<\/a> on <span class=\"AVANSERnumber\"><a href=\"tel:+611300657423\" class=\"dynamic-number\">1300 657 423<\/a><\/span> or fill out the form on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623038132147\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the benefits of trade marking your brand colours?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are a variety of benefits to trade marking your brand colours, including making your brand more recognisable and helping you distinguish yourself from your competitors.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623038145807\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are my chances of success for trade marking my brand colours?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is challenging to trade mark your brand colours. However, many businesses have proven that trade marking your band colours can be done. Having a well-prepared application is the best way to increase your chances of success.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623038154968\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much will it cost to register my brand colours as a trade mark?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no fee to register a trade mark. However, there may be other fees associated with registering your business name as a trade mark, including requests for extensions of time or requests to include an additional class of goods or services in your application.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623038167083\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long will my trade mark last?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Trade mark registration lasts for 10 years, starting from the filing date. You can renew your registration 12 months before the expiration date.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trade mark is a type of intellectual property used to distinguish your business from your competitors. You may want to trade mark a colour or colour combination that you use prominently in your products or advertisements. 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