For many businesses, their trade mark can be a valuable intangible asset. Luckily, when you commercialise your trade mark, you can bring even more money to your business. A trade mark is a form of intellectual property protection that can protect the unique features of your business brand, ranging from your business name to its […]
Once you successfully register a trade mark with IP Australia, you gain the exclusive rights to use, licence and sell your trade mark. In other words, no other business can use your trade mark in relation to the same goods and services that your trade mark protects. To help explain these rights in further detail, […]
When you are in the middle of trade mark registration, and you think everything is going smoothly, you might be surprised to receive an opposition to your trade mark application. But before you start defending your application, you should get the advice of a trade mark lawyer. An expert trade mark lawyer can advise you on […]
In the music industry, a name is often associated with its artist’s reputation. Your listeners likely associate your DJ name with the type of music you produce, the quality of your production as well as your DJ services. Therefore, it is essential to prevent your name from being copied or misused by others in the […]
A title can say a lot about a film. It can reference a major theme or critical moment in the film and centre the audience’s focus on the main character. For this reason, some filmmakers seek to protect their film’s title under trade mark law to distinguish their film from others in the film industry. […]
You can use a registered trade mark to protect your brand from being misused by others in the music industry. A registered trade mark protects the features of your brand that make it distinct from your competitors. In addition, it provides you with the exclusive rights to use, license and sell your mark. This means […]
An essential feature of a registered trade mark is its distinctiveness. Distinctiveness means that the trade mark is recognisable and unique enough to identify your brand and the source of your products. For example, the IKEA branding is highly distinctive as you immediately associate the logo with IKEA goods and services. This is important because […]
Registering a trade mark can be a long and tedious process. Once IP Australia accepts your application, you might feel relief and think that there is nothing more to be done. However, as the owner of a registered trade mark, you should make sure that you use your trade mark. After IP Australia has approved […]
If you are thinking of purchasing or obtaining a license to use a registered trade mark, you will likely need to contact the trade mark owner. One of the main benefits of having a publicly accessible trade mark registry in Australia is that you can easily find the owner of a registered trade mark. To […]
If you have successfully registered a trade mark with IP Australia, you might be ready to sit back and relax, assured that your app is protected. However, it is your responsibility as a trade mark owner to take further measure. You need to ensure no one infringes on your trade mark rights. This article provides […]