China is Australia’s largest trading partner, with two-way trade between China and Australia contributing to more than 24% of Australia’s total trade for the 2017-18 financial year. Therefore, when developing your business and determining its growth, you must account for potential expansion into China and the best way to protect your trade mark when doing […]
More and more Australian businesses are expanding their products and services to overseas markets in this increasingly globalised world, either directly or online. Having an international trade mark is a great way to protect your brand during your overseas business practices. To help you better understand international trade marks, this article will take you through […]
A trade mark is a form of intellectual property (IP) protection that gives you exclusive use over your trade mark. A trade mark can help distinguish you from your competitors, even in international markets. Before starting an application, you must examine the registered trade marks overseas. This will ensure you will not infringe on someone […]
Australia and the European Union (EU) have a free trade agreement, making the EU an excellent option for Australian businesses looking to expand into overseas markets. The EU also provides several trade mark registration methods, making it a relatively accessible option. This article will take you through five reasons to register your trade mark in […]
Australia and Canada have an excellent trading relationship and take a similar approach to trade and business. This can make Canada an attractive location for Australian businesses. Luckily, registering your trade mark in Canada is a straightforward process. You can register your trade mark in Canada by either applying directly to the Canadian Intellectual Property […]
A trade mark is a type of intellectual property (IP) with many benefits for protecting your business’ brand. A trade mark gives you exclusive rights and prevents others from using your branding. Also, it helps you stand out from your competitors, including internationally. If you are planning on taking advantage of the online market or […]
As the world’s largest trading bloc, the second-largest economy globally, and one of Australia’s largest trading partners, it is common for Australian businesses to trade with the European Union (EU). Your intellectual property is a valuable asset, and protecting it when doing business overseas is important. This article will take you through tips for Australian […]
A trade mark is a type of intellectual property (IP) that is beneficial for protecting your business’ brand. Not only will a trade mark give you exclusive rights to your branding and prevent others from using it, it can also help you stand out from your competitors, including internationally. As the 10th largest economy globally and […]
Singapore is Australia’s biggest trading partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its eighth-largest trading partner overall. Australia and Singapore have a free-trade agreement, meaning they take measures to prevent importing and exporting goods that infringe trade mark regulations in both countries and are committed to protecting each other’s intellectual property. As a […]
A trade mark is a type of intellectual property (IP) that protects your business’ brand. Indeed, a trade mark allows you to distinguish your product or service from your competitors. Therefore, registering your trade mark has many benefits. It gives you exclusive use of your trade mark and helps you grow your brand. However, a […]