{"id":5541,"date":"2021-07-20T17:22:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T07:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/?p=5541"},"modified":"2021-07-21T13:05:41","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T03:05:41","slug":"protect-cosmetic-brand-intellectual-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/australian-application\/protect-cosmetic-brand-intellectual-property\/","title":{"rendered":"I Own a Cosmetic Brand. How Can I Protect My Intellectual Property?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the time and effort it takes to build a cosmetic brand, it would be a good idea to start protecting your intellectual property. Without legal protection, you risk exposing your brand to being copied by other competitors in the cosmetics industry. This article outlines:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the key functions of trade marks and patents; and<\/li><li>how both forms of intellectual property can widely benefit your business<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to help you decide which forms of intellectual property protection are suitable for your cosmetics brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trade Mark Your Brand&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important ways that you can protect your cosmetic brand is by registering a trade mark. A registered trade mark will provide you with the exclusive right<em> <\/em>to use, licence and sell their mark. An exclusive right means that no one can use or misappropriate your trade mark without your permission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Trade marks are typically registered with respect to the features of your brand that make it distinguishable, like a business name, logo or slogan. As a cosmetics brand, you can also trade mark the distinctive packaging of your products and their distinctive scent.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst there are many benefits to protecting your cosmetic brand through trade marks, the table below summarises the three main reasons why you can benefit from having your brand protected by trade marks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Reason&nbsp;<\/td><td>Explanation&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1. Trade marks protect your brand from being copied by your competitors in the cosmetics industry.<\/td><td>If someone misuses your trade mark without your permission or attempts to register a similar trade mark with IP Australia, you have the right to pursue legal action and prevent others from doing so.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Trade marks help build your business\u2019 reputation.<\/td><td>A business\u2019 reputation is often closely associated with its name or logo. By protecting your cosmetic brand with trade marks, you are free to market your products using your mark and help develop your brand\u2019s reputation.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. Trade marks can help differentiate your products.<\/td><td>By protecting your brand with a trade mark, you can widely use your mark to market your products in a way that differentiates them from the products offered by your competitors.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trade Mark Registration&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should be aware that Australian law recognises both <a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/information\/registered-unregistered-trade-mark\/\">registered and unregistered<\/a> trade marks. However, the law only recognises unregistered trade marks if:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you can establish that your products have accrued a sufficient reputation in the market; and&nbsp;<\/li><li>your mark is sufficiently recognisable by consumers as your cosmetics brand.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid having to prove this, you can apply for a registered trade mark. Therefore, once IP Australia approves your application, you can readily enjoy 10 years of trade mark protection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>This protection gives you the exclusive rights to use, licence and sell your mark as expressed above.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must apply for a registered trade mark via <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ipaustralia.gov.au\/login\">IP Australia\u2019s online services<\/a>. You can either apply using a standard form or a <a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/information\/benefits-of-using-tm-headstart-application\/\">TM Headstart application<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Form Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a standard form, you must provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>your personal information;&nbsp;<\/li><li>a description of your cosmetics brand that your trade mark will protect, i.e. your business name or logo;&nbsp;<\/li><li>the type of trade mark you are applying for;&nbsp;<\/li><li>certification that you have conducted a trade mark check to ensure that someone else has not already registered your intended mark; and<\/li><li>the class of services that your trade mark will apply to, i.e. class 3 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tmgns.search.ipaustralia.gov.au\/descriptions?class=45\">Trade Mark Classification Search<\/a> includes most cosmetics products.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TM Headstart Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under a TM Headstart application, you will still need to complete all the formal requirements of a standard application. In addition to this, a trade mark expert will provide you with a pre-assessment of your application before it is formally submitted for IP Australia\u2019s review. This way, you can have an expert identify any potential errors in your application and make amendments accordingly. You must follow the registration process closely to avoid further costs for mistakes made in your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patent Your Product Formula&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond protecting your brand image, you should also consider applying for a patent to protect your product formulas. A patent is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner a legally enforceable right to exclude others from making, using or selling their innovative device or process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Whilst a patent does not protect your product in its packaged form, it does protect the formula used to create the product.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, depending on your budget, a patent is not always necessary. There are other ways you can protect your formula, such as making employees sign a non-disclosure agreement to prevent them from leaking the specifics of the formula. If you do decide to patent your cosmetic product formula, the main benefits involved in registering a patent are summarised in the table below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Reason&nbsp;<\/td><td>Explanation&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1. Patents give you exclusive commercial rights to your innovation.&nbsp;<\/td><td>As a patent owner, you can licence the production of your formula to other companies, producing another stream of income for your business.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Patents allow you to pursue legal action if someone uses your formula without your permission.&nbsp;<\/td><td>Since you have the exclusive rights to your formula protected by a patent, you can enforce these rights in the instance where someone misuses your formula.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patent Registration&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must file a standard patent with IP Australia. You may find in your research that there are two different types of patent options (standard and innovative). However, innovative patents will no longer be issued after 25 August 2021. In your patent application to IP Australia, your formula must satisfy certain standards to qualify for protection. These standards require your cosmetic formula to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>original, meaning the formula is different from existing cosmetic formulas;&nbsp;<\/li><li>an inventive step in its manufacturing, meaning it is not an obvious thing to do for someone experienced in the cosmetics industry; and<\/li><li>able to be manufactured or used in the cosmetics industry.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can protect the intellectual property in your cosmetics business by applying for a:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>trade mark to protect your brand; and<\/li><li>patent to protect your product formulas.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you consider either form of intellectual property protection, you should consider its benefits and whether they are suited to your cosmetic brand business model. If you need help with protecting your intellectual property by <a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/applying-for-an-australian-trademark\/\">applying for a trade mark<\/a>, our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/trademark-lawyer\">trade mark lawyers<\/a> can assist. Call us on <span class=\"AVANSERnumber\"><a href=\"tel:+611300657423\" class=\"dynamic-number\">1300 657 423<\/a><\/span> or complete the form on this page.&nbsp;<\/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-1626764606832\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long does standard patent protection last?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A standard patent provides protection over an invention or innovation for up to 20 years.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1626764616582\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is trade mark infringement?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Trade mark infringement occurs when someone uses an identical or similar trade mark to your own in relation to the same goods or services which your trade mark protects. For example, a company that sells face creams called \u2018L\u2019Awreal\u2019 would likely be infringing on trade marks owned by L\u2019Oreal Paris.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Given the time and effort it takes to build a cosmetic brand, it would be a good idea to start protecting your intellectual property. Without legal protection, you risk exposing your brand to being copied by other competitors in the cosmetics industry. 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