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 […]
Trade marks are a critical element of any business, ensuring that your business is known to consumers and competitors alike. In addition, a trade mark provides excellent legal protection, ensuring you have exclusive use of your trade mark. With all the excellent benefits of a trade mark, you may be wondering how to register your […]
Trade mark oppositions can arise at different stages of the trade mark application process. From the moment IP Australia accepts your trade mark application, to any amendments you might make to your application thereafter, your application is vulnerable to opposition. This article outlines the basics of trade mark opposition. It also provides some common mistakes […]
Registering a trade mark is a straightforward and efficient approach for many businesses to protect their goods and services. IP Australia administers intellectual property rights and regulations pertaining to trade marks. It enables companies to trade mark their goods, services, or brand through an online application procedure. Furthermore, it allows you to browse the registered […]
When applying for trade mark registration, selecting a trade mark class or classes is one of the first steps you will be required to do. Selecting your trade mark classes is critical in determining the scope of your trade mark protection. Trade mark class 31 is one of the 45 different classes. Indeed, broadly, trade […]
App creators might avoid trade marks for their app for a variety of reasons. This could be a result of the perceived costs involved in the process of registering a trade mark, the time it takes to apply for a trade mark or a general unawareness of the benefits of trade mark protection. However, trade […]
Creating and coming up with a unique idea or concept for a restaurant has become exceedingly difficult in today’s highly competitive business industry. Protecting your distinctive and original ideas should be a top consideration for every restaurant. As a result, it is critical to have a full understanding of your intellectual property rights and how […]
A trade mark is a valuable asset for any business to have. In such a competitive market, the benefits of a trade mark cannot be overlooked. However, it can be very confusing to determine what constitutes a trade mark and whether it is worth registering your trade mark. This article will take you through some background […]
Once you have developed an app, it is worth considering how you might protect its identifiable features through trade marks. Trade marks are a sign used by individuals to distinguish their goods or services during the course of trade. Trade mark owners have the exclusive right to use, licence and sell their mark, meaning trade […]
