A trade mark is one of a company’s most cost-effective assets. A registered trade mark’s renewable term is nearly always 10 years. When you average the cost of renewing your trade mark over that time, it can amount to less than a couple of hundred dollars each year. Therefore, when you consider the importance of […]
Protecting your intellectual property (IP) is essential to the success of your business. Having a trade mark is one way to do this, as it gives you exclusive rights to the use and commercialisation of your trade mark. The importance of trade marks cannot be overlooked and this extends to the renewal of your trade […]
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 […]
IP Australia trade mark registrations provide its owners with a number of benefits, including countrywide rights to the registered trade mark. IP Australia will revoke your registration after a six-month grace period if you do not complete the requisite post-registration filings and pay the mandatory maintenance costs. If this occurs, you will need to submit […]
The cost of registering a trade mark is determined by the type of business you have and the specific items or services you want to protect with your trade mark. It is commonly suggested that you hire a trade mark attorney rather than relying on doing it for free yourself. An attorney can save you […]
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 […]
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 […]
When establishing your business and its brand, registering a trade mark is an important step. However, it is important to consider that applying for and registering your trade mark is only the first step in your trade mark’s life cycle. In fact, your trade mark will require ongoing maintenance for as long as you intend […]
Has it been 10 years since you registered your trade mark with IP Australia? If so, it is time to consider renewing your trade mark registration. By renewing your trade mark registration, you can enjoy a further 10 years of protection and maintain your exclusive right to use, licence and sell your mark. Whilst there […]
The process of registering a trade mark may seem complicated at first, especially considering the different deadlines during the application process. Missing a deadline could mean that your trade mark application lapses, and you may have to reapply for trade mark protection. This article outlines the deadlines involved in the trade mark application process and […]
