A trade mark is one type of intellectual property (IP) that makes up a large portion of your business’ value. Trade marks are important as they help distinguish your brand from others, ensuring your goods and services stand out from your competitors. Whether you are a sole trader or are the director of a company, […]
A trade mark is an important intellectual property (IP) asset. A trade mark distinguishes your goods and services from your competitors. This allows you to grow your brand and expand your business. Applying for trade mark registration with IP Australia is an important consideration for Australian businesses. However, as more businesses expand their offerings overseas, […]
Whether you are an Instagram influencer or using Instagram as a marketing platform for your business, you might be wondering how you can protect your name. To help protect your brand and have it stand out, you should consider registering a trade mark. This article will guide you through the four key steps to register […]
There is a very fine line between popularity and market dominance, with the latter often having negative consequences in the trade mark domain. Over time, a brand might become so famous that it becomes a household name. While seemingly good for business, this has led to companies losing their trade mark registration through trade mark […]
A trade mark registration is one type of intellectual property (IP) protection that gives you exclusive rights to the use and commercialisation of your trade mark. A trade mark can help distinguish your brand from your competitors, even in international markets. If you are considering registering your trade mark, you might be wondering exactly where the […]
With branding being linked to reputation and popularity, your brand is ultimately the key to success for many businesses. However, having a unique brand name does more than just help you stand out from competitors. Having a unique brand name is a requirement if you wish to register a trade mark. This article will take you […]
Trade marks are an essential part of building and maintaining your brand, providing you with exclusive rights to the use and commercialisation of your brand assets. You should consider registering a trade mark for your business’ most important intangible assets. However, you may decide that you no longer need your trade marks anymore at some […]
A trade mark is one form of intellectual property (IP) protection that protects your brand assets, including your business name, logo, song, colours or even a specific shape of your packaging. Essentially, a trade mark allows you to protect and enforce your rights to your brand and distinguish it from your competitors. This serves as […]
If your trade mark application has been refused, you are probably concerned about the next step to take. You should consider a range of factors when deciding the best option for you, particularly why your application was refused. This article will take you through the common reasons for trade mark refusals and three potential pathways […]
Before your trade mark application is approved for registration, it must pass several steps as part of the application process. This includes an assessment by Australia’s trade mark office, IP Australia. IP Australia will determine whether or not your trade mark meets all the requirements for registration. Where your trade mark does not meet IP […]