Trademark Office Examination Reports
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…
Don’t Upset a Large Player When Applying for a Trademark
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…
Obtain a Patent Before Your Shark Tank Demonstration
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…
The ‘Big MacJac’ trademark stirs up McDonald’s
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…
How to Trademark a Business or Company Name?
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,…
How to patent an idea?
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…
How to Trademark a Brand
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…
How to Trademark a Logo, Brand or Slogan
In Australia, Trademark logos often are the face and reputation of a business, they are the most recognisable part of your business, so what should you be doing to protect the one thing that represents…
How do you protect new products?
A Registered Design allows you to claim ownership on any new shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation of a product. Design rights can be obtained for new shapes of existing products. In Australia, registered Designs have…
Steps in registering a Trademark overseas
There are many approaches that our Trademark Attorney firm uses to register overseas trademarks. Choosing the wrong pathway can allow a rival advantages over you in owning a trademark. This can lead them to eventually…