As a business owner, you are likely looking for as many avenues to grow and protect your business as possible. One key way that you can do this is through a trade mark. A trade mark is one type of intellectual property (IP) protection that grants you exclusive rights to your brand assets. Despite the […]
Trade marks are a critical element of any business, ensuring that your business is known to consumers and competitors alike. In addition, a trade mark provides excellent legal protection, ensuring you have exclusive use of your trade mark. With all the excellent benefits of a trade mark, you may be wondering how to register your […]
App creators might avoid trade marks for their app for a variety of reasons. This could be a result of the perceived costs involved in the process of registering a trade mark, the time it takes to apply for a trade mark or a general unawareness of the benefits of trade mark protection. However, trade […]
Different forms of intellectual property protect different types of material. Generally, a trade mark protects the features that make up a business’ brand, whereas copyright protects original works. This article outlines the key differences between trade marks and copyright and explains how to identify whether either form of intellectual property protects a quote. Trade Marks […]
If you own a pyrotechnic company, you will likely need to decide whether to file a trade mark for your branding. If you do, you will need to file an application under class 13. Class 13 is the trade mark class covering pyrotechnics, something which is important to know if you are considering registering a […]
Registering a trade mark with IP Australia is fairly straightforward for any person or business owner. However, it is easy to make mistakes during the trade mark registration process, which can lead to unwanted and additional costs. This article provides an outline of four common mistakes that you should avoid when registering a trade mark […]
Once you have developed an app, it is worth considering how you might protect its identifiable features through trade marks. Trade marks are a sign used by individuals to distinguish their goods or services during the course of trade. Trade mark owners have the exclusive right to use, licence and sell their mark, meaning trade […]
Before applying for a registered trade mark, it is important to consider whether the trade mark you have in mind is actually registerable. Under the Trade Marks Act, trade marks have to satisfy certain criteria in order for IP Australia to approve them. To limit the chances of IP Australia rejecting your trade mark application, […]
Once you have registered your business’ name and begin operating, you should begin to consider other ways to protect your business’ intellectual property. As a business owner, you can prevent others from misusing your trade name by further protecting your business’ trade name. This article outlines the key differences between registering a business name and […]
