Your trade mark application can lapse for several reasons. Namely, you may have failed to respond to an adverse report or pay the appropriate fees on time. In any event, a lapsed application means that your application is not valid. Therefore, IP Australia has not registered your application and entered it on the Trade Mark […]
Trade marks are an excellent tool for protecting your brand and helping it stand out against your competitors. Registering your intellectual property (IP) provides an extra level of legal protection and an avenue to market your business without others infringing on your brand. To help you better understand the trade mark registration process, this article […]
You may be surprised to one day receive a notice that you have committed trade mark infringement. If this has happened, you should interrogate whether you have, in fact, committed trade mark infringement. This is because it is common to find trade mark owners issuing notices, as they believe that their trade mark has been […]
When considering your trade mark options and looking for professional help, you might be wondering who to turn to. With trade mark attorneys and trade mark solicitors both being viable options, you might be wondering what the best option is for you and your unique circumstances. This article will take you through three key differences […]
When you are in the middle of trade mark registration, and you think everything is going smoothly, you might be surprised to receive an opposition to your trade mark application. But before you start defending your application, you should get the advice of a trade mark lawyer. An expert trade mark lawyer can advise you on […]
An essential feature of a registered trade mark is its distinctiveness. Distinctiveness means that the trade mark is recognisable and unique enough to identify your brand and the source of your products. For example, the IKEA branding is highly distinctive as you immediately associate the logo with IKEA goods and services. This is important because […]
If you have ever submitted a trade mark application, or have a registered trade mark for your business’ logo already, chances are you are already familiar with the trade mark process. However, as your business grows and evolves, you might be looking to rebrand. This may include amending your logo. In short, it is possible […]
Trade marks are registered in connection with a specific class of goods or services. Therefore, the trade mark you register can only protect the good or service you have specified in your application. For this reason, it is important that you accurately specify which classes you wish your trade mark to protect. Doing this will […]
When you begin drafting your trade mark application, you will probably see unfamiliar terms like ‘priority date’. It is essential to understand what a priority date is, whether you register your trade mark nationally or internationally. A trade mark priority date is the date that you filed your trade mark application with IP Australia. This […]