A trade mark is an excellent way to protect your business intellectual property (IP). It provides an avenue to stop others from using your brand without your consent. However, suppse you do not have a registered trade mark. In this case, you will have to rely on a claim that your goods or serves have […]
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 […]
Trade marks are one type of intellectual property (IP) protection that you can obtain for your business. One main benefit of trade mark registration is the ability to commercialise your trade mark, with trade mark licencing being one way to do this. Trade mark licencing is the process by which a trade mark owner allows […]
If you have ever submitted a trade mark application, or have a registered trade mark for your business’ logo already, chances are you are already familiar with the trade mark process. However, as your business grows and evolves, you might be looking to rebrand. This may include amending your logo. In short, it is possible […]
If you are running a business, you may be getting many messages at once, particularly from your legal and marketing teams. Your trade mark lawyers tell you to register a trade mark before putting it out into the marketplace. On the other hand, your marketing team wants to push forward with the advertising campaign this […]
A trade mark is a form of intellectual property protection that distinguishes your brand from competitors. Trade marks can take many forms. Certain trade marks, such as your business logo or other images, may include figurative elements. Therefore, this can make it difficult to conduct a trade mark search. Indeed, conducting a trade mark search […]
Given the competitive nature of the music industry, protecting your intellectual property (IP) as an artist should be a high priority. However, it can be difficult to know where to even begin when it comes to trade mark protection. To help, this article provides a brief outline of: the benefits of trade mark registration; how […]
Protecting the brand of your business is critical to its success. One key way to protect your business’ brand is by registering a trade mark for your brand’s assets. Trade mark registration has a multitude of benefits, including giving you the exclusive rights to use and commercialise your trade mark. Importantly, you must stay on […]
A trade mark is a method of distinguishing your distinct product or service. It is a type of protection that differentiates your goods and services from other businesses. You can trade mark a number of your business components, like your logo, brand name, packaging feature, or a combination of these elements. To help you understand […]
Bansky and Andy Warhol are among the many famous artists who have used recognisable trade marks in their works. These works often satirise the brands associated with the trade mark, providing insightful critiques of the consumer market. However, if you use a registered trade mark without the authorisation of its owner in your art, you […]
