When you decide to start a business, you need to consider all important factors that can keep it safe and functioning properly without any intellectual property issues – in particular, how to avoid legal disputes and…
A Trademark Infringement Notice is also legally referred to as a Cease and Desist letter. If you receive a Trademark Infringement Notice, it means that another individual or company believes that you are infringing their…
Businesses are usually identified by their brand which can be an individual word, name, letter, phrase, slogan, logo, shape, colour, size, number, or image. For example, companies like Louis Vuitton need nothing more than a symbolic shape or colour – in this…
If you receive an adverse examination report issued by IP Australia, don’t despair, it’s not the end of the world. Usually this is issued 4 months after lodging a standard trademark application. An examiner at…
On 23 March 2021, Airtasker (ART.ASX) listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and started just above a dollar a share. However, the company’s acceleration has been hampered by trademark opposition in the European Union, covering…
So what are the main Shark Tank risks for inventors and entrepreneurs? The first is obvious. Anyone watching the show could patent your idea when you demonstrate, or start to make it before you’ve filed…
McDonald’s is once again demonstrating that it will protect it’s famous brand and reputation. Using Trademark Registrations to back their position, this demonstrates that businesses ought to seek the advice of a professional before using…
A Business Name is different to a Logo. Simply registering a business name does not give you exclusive trading rights or ownership over that name. Trademarking the name is one step in the right direction,…
What is a patent? A patent can protect a device, substance, method or process, provided it is novel, useful and inventive. Only granted patents are legally enforceable in Australia, and the process can take 5-7…
Trademarking a brand is not as easy as it appears on IP Australia because there are lots of hidden traps and knowledge of the Trademark Act requirements is essential. There are a variety of issues…