Once you have considered your intellectual property (IP) assets and protected them, such as through obtaining trade mark registration, it is important that you devise a strategy for their ongoing protection. An IP strategy is a great way to help you monitor, revise and manage your IP. It can provide structure to ensure you get […]
Make anything as a content creator, and you will have what is known as intellectual property (IP). Most people think of IP as ‘thought inventions’. This includes innovations, design, and even the name of a company. Every day, thousands of new items appear on the internet, and it is vital to remember that every invention […]
Composite trade marks are made up of any combination of words, devices, forms, sounds, smells or colours. They must meet the criterion of being able to identify specified products or services in the marketplace when viewed as a whole. Combinations, on the other hand, are more likely to have a larger capacity for differentiation. It […]
You must register your trade mark with the China Trade Mark Office (CTMO) if you wish to protect it in China. A trade mark registration can provide you with more straightforward and cost-effective enforcement alternatives than are otherwise accessible, such as criminal remedies against counterfeiters. Without registration, enforcement under China’s rules and regulations on the […]
You might be wondering, how can trade marks protect a school? Well, just like any business, a school is judged on its reputation. Therefore, it is important that you protect your school’s reputation from being misappropriated by others. To help explain why your school can benefit from a trade mark, this article outlines some trade […]
A certification trade mark is an intellectual property right. It certifies that the holder of the relevant trade mark has satisfied a set of official requirements, such as Australian Grown. For example, common standards connected with a certification mark include: quality; content; manufacturing technique; and manufacturing origin. A certification trade mark is a protected intellectual […]
If you have missed a trade mark deadline, you may be wondering what to do next. In some cases, however, you can receive an extension and avoid losing your trade mark. If you have missed trade mark deadlines, this article will explore some of the key legal questions to ask before moving forward with a […]
When registering a trade mark, Australia’s intellectual property (IP) office, IP Australia, are required to assess your trade mark. For example, this includes ensuring that your trade mark meets the legislative requirements to be registered as a trade mark. In particular, there are stringent rules for trade marks used in the financial services industry. This […]
A registered trade mark is a vital business tool for securing your brand identification and protecting your intellectual property. If you register a distinct trade mark, you will have exclusive rights to use, sell, licence, and take legal action against anyone who uses it without authority. Therefore, it is critical to register your distinctive features […]
