You might be surprised one day to receive in your e-services inbox a notice of opposition to your trade mark application. Whilst opposition proceedings are fairly common, they can quickly become complex given the different deadlines and evidentiary requirements at each stage of the process if you choose to defend the opposition. This article outlines: […]
Understandably, trade mark opposition seems like a daunting process. With all the different forms required for the opposition, the accompanying evidence and different deadlines you must meet, there is a lot to consider when undertaking trade mark opposition. However, for the reasons explained in this article, you can widely benefit from working with a lawyer […]
Having a registered trade mark gives you a number of rights, one of which is the right to oppose trade marks that infringe on yours. This means that monitoring for trade marks that are identical to or deceptively similar to yours is essential to utilising your trade mark rights. What is a Conflicting Trade Mark? […]
Trade mark opposition is where any third party formally objects to the registration of a trade mark application. While the opposition process is fairly structured, it can quickly become a demanding process with different deadlines and evidentiary requirements at every stage. This article outlines four mistakes you should avoid when opposing a trade mark application […]
Put simply, trade mark opposition is where someone formally objects to the registration of a trade mark. You can initiate a trade mark opposition for a number of reasons, the most common being that you oppose the accepted trade mark on the basis that it is too similar to your existing trade mark. This article […]
Once IP Australia has advertised a trade mark application as accepted, there is a two-month window in which any third party can oppose the application. While the opposition process is relatively straightforward, it can quickly become a long and complex process if deadlines and evidentiary requirements are not met. This article outlines four tips you […]
Many trade mark owners are unaware that they can oppose trade mark applications listed on the Trade Mark Search. You have a two-month window from the date a trade mark is advertised to file a notice of intention to oppose the trade mark application. This article outlines the reasons you can rely on when opposing […]
A domain name can be one of the most important ways your business establishes its online presence. Therefore, it would be frustrating to see that someone has copied your web address. However, there is a chance that two similar domain names can be in use simultaneously. For this reason, this article outlines: instances where similar […]
One day, you might be surprised to receive notice of opposition from a third party regarding the trade mark you have just registered. However, a third party can challenge the registration of your trade mark for a number of reasons. To avoid potential oppositions, it is important that you know the grounds of opposition that […]
If your trade mark does not meet IP Australia’s requirements, you will receive an adverse examination report in response. This report will give you the reasons you did not meet the requirements and give you options to respond and overcome these reasons. These options will differ depending on the issues mentioned in the report. To […]
