When applying for a trade mark, applicants must classify their products and services into one or more classes. There are 45 different classes organised according to a system called the Nice classification. Each class contains a category of goods or services. This can be a challenging job, particularly for the inexperienced. Luckily, IP Australia, the […]
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 […]
When working as an artist and establishing your brand, you might be debating whether you should trade mark your name. Artists’ names are often closely tied to their craft and, therefore, their business, making registering a trade mark for their artist name an important consideration. For artists, their name is a business asset with significant […]
Applying for a trade mark can be a long and complex process. After you have made a trade mark application, IP Australia will examine it to ensure that it meets all of the trade mark requirements. If your trade mark does not meet the requirements, you will receive an adverse examination report that outlines all […]
Your band’s name establishes your brand and defines your music. You should register your name as a trade mark to prohibit others from using it for any reason, especially on merchandise or musical instruments. Technically, you can claim ownership of your band name without registering it. However, if you do not register your band name, […]
Selecting a trade mark class that best suits the goods and services you wish to protect can be a tricky task. This is especially true considering how extensive the Trade Mark Classification Search is. However, if you bear in mind the following five points outlined in this article, the process of selecting the right trade […]
Once IP Australia has approved a registered trade mark, a unique trade mark number identifies your trade mark. Therefore, you will need to identify your trade mark number in the relevant documents in the instance where you want to license, assign or renew your trade mark. This article outlines two ways to retrieve your trade […]
If you are thinking about applying for a registered trade mark, you should consider what class of goods and services your trade mark will protect. When applying for a trade mark with IP Australia, you must register a trade mark in connection with a particular class of goods or services offered by your business. You […]
To compete in today’s market, you must take the necessary steps to protect your business’ intellectual property – this includes protecting the name of your products. Unfortunately, as you grow your business, competitors will become more likely to steal or copy your product name. This can put your reputation and, therefore, the value of your […]
