Copyright law can be confusing. Ensuring you obtain and retain the right to use your artistic creations is essential for running a business. However, often you can confuse the automatic copyright protection you receive for artistic works with other rights you obtain through filing a trade mark application. Understanding the differences between trade mark protection […]
If you are running a business, you may be getting many messages at once, particularly from your legal and marketing teams. Your trade mark lawyers tell you to register a trade mark before putting it out into the marketplace. On the other hand, your marketing team wants to push forward with the advertising campaign this […]
A trade mark coexistence agreement is an arrangement between two parties to allow shared use of similar trade marks. A trade mark coexistence agreement can be a proactive measure to reduce potential future conflicts about trade mark use. While trade mark coexistence agreements have many advantages, there are also several risks involved with their use. […]
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 […]
In the music industry, a name is often associated with its artist’s reputation. Your listeners likely associate your DJ name with the type of music you produce, the quality of your production as well as your DJ services. Therefore, it is essential to prevent your name from being copied or misused by others in the […]
A title can say a lot about a film. It can reference a major theme or critical moment in the film and centre the audience’s focus on the main character. For this reason, some filmmakers seek to protect their film’s title under trade mark law to distinguish their film from others in the film industry. […]
You can use a registered trade mark to protect your brand from being misused by others in the music industry. A registered trade mark protects the features of your brand that make it distinct from your competitors. In addition, it provides you with the exclusive rights to use, license and sell your mark. This means […]
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 […]
Registering a trade mark can be a long and tedious process. Once IP Australia accepts your application, you might feel relief and think that there is nothing more to be done. However, as the owner of a registered trade mark, you should make sure that you use your trade mark. After IP Australia has approved […]
A trade mark is one way for you to increase the value of your brand. A trade mark helps distinguish your brand’s assets from competitors by giving you exclusive rights to the use of your trade mark. One type of trade mark you can register is the three-dimensional shape of your goods. To help you […]
