With apps being a multi-billion dollar industry and growing each year, making your app stand out from the crowd can be difficult. One such way to ensure the success of your app is to protect your intellectual property (IP). Having a trade mark is one type of IP protection that can help protect your brand […]
As a trade mark owner, you would want to do everything within your capacity to avoid a trade mark dispute given the time and costs that are typically involved. A trade mark dispute may arise in the instance where someone claims that you have committed trade mark infringement. Alternatively, they may have a reasonable ground […]
Trade mark registration may seem like a difficult task at a first glance. However, once you have grasped a general understanding of the process, registration can become a much smoother process. To help you register an air conditioning trade mark, this article identifies three mistakes you should avoid. 1. Choosing the Incorrect Class When you […]
From the moment IP Australia advertises they have accepted a trade mark amendment application on the Registry, you have the opportunity to oppose the amendment. Where a trade mark opposition is successful, this can result in IP Australia removing the application from the Registry. This article outlines three useful tips to help you oppose a […]
Given all the different deadlines involved in opposition proceedings, it is easy to forgo certain steps in the proceedings. Whilst missing a deadline can be fatal to your opposition, there is a chance that you can apply for a time extension with IP Australia during any stage of the opposition proceedings. This article outlines the […]
Since your brand is likely at a volatile stage of growth, it is important that you consider ways to prevent competitors from misusing your brand image. Fortunately, a registered trade mark can provide your startup with this invaluable protection. By asking yourself the following questions before you register a trade mark, you can determine whether […]
As you would know, your production company’s name means everything in the media industry. Your company name not only reflects the quality of media your company produces, but it also reflects your company’s culture and the types of creatives who work within your team. For this reason, it is important that you protect your production […]
Your business’ intellectual property (IP) is one of its most important assets. This makes it vital that you protect it. One such way is to obtain a trade mark for your business’ assets. The two commonly used symbols to identify trade marks are the ™ symbol and the ® symbol. To help you understand the […]
When beginning your business to sell a good or service, there are many decisions to make. You will need to name your business, set up a store, and design and sell products. However, a step that often gets overlooked is ensuring adequate protection to your intellectual property, including your logo. When deciding the best way […]
Given the highly competitive nature of the fashion industry, it is important to take measures to protect your intellectual property. With this in mind, trade mark registration can provide you with the adequate protection your fashion label needs to prevent others from misappropriating your brand. To help, this article outlines trade mark basics and some […]
