If you are in the early stages of setting up your business but wish to protect your intellectual property (IP) as soon as possible, your trade mark application may be an ‘intention to use’ application. To help you better understand what this means for your trade mark application, this article will take you through three […]
You must register your trade mark with the China Trade Mark Office (CTMO) if you wish to protect it in China. A trade mark registration can provide you with more straightforward and cost-effective enforcement alternatives than are otherwise accessible, such as criminal remedies against counterfeiters. Without registration, enforcement under China’s rules and regulations on the […]
A certification trade mark is an intellectual property right. It certifies that the holder of the relevant trade mark has satisfied a set of official requirements, such as Australian Grown. For example, common standards connected with a certification mark include: quality; content; manufacturing technique; and manufacturing origin. A certification trade mark is a protected intellectual […]
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 […]
Many people are unaware that trade marks are registered in connection with certain goods and services. If you intend to register a trade mark in connection with the common metals your business manufactures and sells, it is likely that you will need to include class 6 in your application. To help guide you through the […]
Given the day-to-day demands of operating your business, it can be easy to overlook some of the long-term strategies you should consider to ensure that your business can profitably grow. Many business owners are unaware that trade marks are a vital tool that can provide their businesses with long-term protection. To help explain why trade […]
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 establishing your business and considering options for protecting your intellectual property (IP), you might be wondering if it is worth hiring a trade mark lawyer. Due to the trade mark process seeming relatively straightforward, it can be difficult to justify engaging a lawyer for something you could do yourself. However, a trade mark lawyer […]
Understandably, trade mark opposition seems like a daunting process. With all the different forms required for the opposition, the accompanying evidence and different deadlines you must meet, there is a lot to consider when undertaking trade mark opposition. However, for the reasons explained in this article, you can widely benefit from working with a lawyer […]
Given the time and effort it takes to build a cosmetic brand, it would be a good idea to start protecting your intellectual property. Without legal protection, you risk exposing your brand to being copied by other competitors in the cosmetics industry. This article outlines: the key functions of trade marks and patents; and how […]
