Do you have a foreign business looking to expand into the Australian market? If you would like to operate in Australia whilst also protecting your intellectual property, then you will need to apply for a valid Australian trade mark. You can either do this by: applying for a trade mark in Australia; or filing an […]
If you are a business owner about to begin a trade mark application, you should be wary of making mistakes. Ensuring you correctly manage and deliver your trade mark application can: save you time and money; and help to avoid lengthy legal disputes. Receiving your trade mark will help you to better protect your brand […]
If you use images, short film clips or songs when operating your online business, you may be unaware of the potential copyright infringement you are committing. Copyright owners or internet service providers may issue you a notice of infringement, requiring you to take some form of action. This article will outline: what copyright is; what […]
As a milestone for protecting your business’ intellectual property (IP), registering a trade mark is an important step for any business. A trade mark is an excellent way to protect your brand assets, establish your business’ reputation and help you stand out from any competitors. Despite the many benefits of filing for trade mark protection, […]
India is the world’s fastest growing major economy, making it a great place to do business. As Australia’s fifth largest export partner and tenth largest trading partner, many Australian businesses are already trading with India. It is important that before you trade with India, you ensure you are not infringing on any Intellectual Property (IP) […]
A trade mark is an excellent way to protect your business’ intellectual property (IP). Indeed, a trade mark can be used to establish your brand’s reputation, protect your assets and help you stand out from competitors. However, a key step in registering your trade mark is proving distinctiveness from other trade marks. This article will […]
If your business intends to reuse images, text or music from the public domain, it is likely that your business requires a copyright licence to use those materials. For instance, without a valid copyright licence, your business could face civil and criminal penalties if it reproduces copyrighted material without permission. This article outlines: what copyright […]
Just as a business would conduct regular inventory checks, an intellectual property audit is equally important for a business managing its intellectual property (IP). IP audits have quickly become an essential part of a business’ IP strategy and conducting an IP audit can not only facilitate IP protection but also generate income for your business […]
Once you have landed on a new idea, you might begin to consider the legal options available to protect your idea from being copied by others. It is important to note, however, that intellectual property law cannot protect an original idea alone. Rather, legal protections can only protect how you express your idea. This article […]
In Australia, a business name or company name is generally registered through the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). However, registering your business name does not mean you have exclusive ownership of your business name. In addition to registering with ASIC, and if you want to have exclusive use of your brand, you may like […]
