Trade marks are a critical element of any business, ensuring that your business is known to consumers and competitors alike. In addition, a trade mark provides excellent legal protection, ensuring you have exclusive use of your trade mark. With all the excellent benefits of a trade mark, you may be wondering how to register your […]
When it comes to registering a certified trade mark (‘CTM’) as opposed to a standard trade mark in Australia, there are additional administrative and regulatory requirements you must comply with. To help guide you through these requirements, this article outlines the basics of a CTM and the steps you will need to take to apply […]
When applying for a trade mark for an asset of your business’ brand, you will need to nominate trade mark classes. Trade mark class 35 is one of the 45 different classes, outlined in the Nice trade mark classification system. Trade mark class 35 relates to services, primarily covering advertising, business management and business administration […]
Registering a trade mark is a straightforward and efficient approach for many businesses to protect their goods and services. IP Australia administers intellectual property rights and regulations pertaining to trade marks. It enables companies to trade mark their goods, services, or brand through an online application procedure. Furthermore, it allows you to browse the registered […]
When applying for trade mark registration, selecting a trade mark class or classes is one of the first steps you will be required to do. Selecting your trade mark classes is critical in determining the scope of your trade mark protection. Trade mark class 31 is one of the 45 different classes. Indeed, broadly, trade […]
When applying for a trade mark for your brand, you must select trade mark classes that you will use your trade mark under. The process of choosing your trade mark classes is critical because it will define the scope of your trade mark protection. Trade mark 34 is one of the 45 different classes available […]
A company’s brand identity is quickly becoming one of its most precious assets. While the term ‘brand’ is frequently linked with logos, it actually refers to a lot more. A company’s brand and brand name are crucial to how it interacts with its customers and market and are often its most recognisable asset. This is […]
App creators might avoid trade marks for their app for a variety of reasons. This could be a result of the perceived costs involved in the process of registering a trade mark, the time it takes to apply for a trade mark or a general unawareness of the benefits of trade mark protection. However, trade […]
A trade mark is an excellent way of obtaining protection for your brand. A trade mark gives you the exclusive rights to its use, including preventing others from using your trade mark without your consent. If you have a business, chances are you already have a trade mark. This may include your business logo or […]
