If the GODZILLA movie was scary for you, then be careful using your business name registration as a trademark, if...
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ALDI trademark voted most trusted brand in Australia 2018
The ALDI brand has been voted the most trusted brand in Australia. Given they are a German supermarket it is...
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“Australian Made” wins legal action against Chinese counterfeit imports
Illegal imports into Australia is on the rise "Australian Made" wins legal action against Chinese counterfeit imports featuring trademarks. EAORON...
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Beyonce and Jay-Z Trademark their daughter’s name ‘Blue Ivy’
Trade with your name and think that's okay? Since the birth of their first child, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, they have...
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BLACKBERRY SUES FACEBOOK
Claiming that WhatsApp & Instagram infringe it’s patents. It’s no news to anyone that Blackberry has been losing substantial market...
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Case Study: Trademark Application voided 7 months later after being accepted
Case Study: A business owner came to our Trademark Attorneys for help with their Trademark problem. What happened when lodging...
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CLIPSAL Court Action in 2017 succeeds in de-registering a 2009 CLIPSO Trademark Registration
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION REVOKED ON COURT ORDER This is an example of a DIY business owner placing excessive reliance on IP...
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Coffee Cups: Be careful of Registered Designs
Before you sell any product design, you should have a Patent Attorney conduct infringement research, and provide clearance (or not)...
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DESIGN PATENT ATTORNEY
Designs are used to protect any new or existing product to protect any new shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation. Examples...
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DISNEY’S NEMO Trademark infringed by Adelaide FRYING NEMO Fish & Chips Cafe
The Disney Trademark used by "Frying Nemo fish and chips". Our Trademark Attorneys assist many Australian businesses avoid infringements with...
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Do you Patent or Trademark your Logo, Company Name or Business Name?
Company names and Business names can be protected using Trademark Registration. Whereas patents are used to protect novel concepts, ideas,...
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FOLDABLE IPHONE PATENT
Apple filed the foldable iPhone in August 2014 US Patent No. 9,485,862 which was awarded 2 November 2016 by the...
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French based CHANEL NO 5 Trademark infringed by Adelaide Chocolate Business Name
CHANEL NO. 5 Trademark Lawyers Knock on the Door of Adelaide Business "Chocolate at No.5" The owner of SA Chocolate...
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GOOGLE’s Trademark infringed by illegitimate Registration of two Business Names: Google LLC and Google Legacy.
Google's Trademark Lawyers have succeeded to de-register two businesses - Google LLC and Google Legacy. These were registered by Jason...
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Harbour Lights Trademark Enforced for Apartments and Leases
On appeal, the Full Federal Court supported enforcement of the HARBOUR LIGHTS trademark covering a residential apartment complex, owned by...
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High Trademark Litigation Risk
Investing too little or nothing at for professional trademark searches is the same as buying a house but not having...
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How to Patent an Idea
What is a patent? Put simply a patent is a right granted over a device, substance, method or process. The...
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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...
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How to Trademark a Business Name
A Business Name is different to a Logo. Simply registering a business name does not give you exclusive trading rights...
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How to Trademark a Logo
Logos often are the face of a business, they are the most recognisable part of your business, so what should...
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What are Intellectual Property Rights?
What are Intellectual Property Rights? Intellectual Property (IP) is the term used to describe creative ideas. IP is property of...
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Lowering Trademark Litigation Risk
Having a comprehensive search and proper trademark application lodged is like building a house that isn't missing a cement foundation....
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McDonald’s loses BIG MAC trademark protection in Europe and their rival troll the BIG MAC brand
Even heavy-weights like MCDONALD’S can lose trademark protection. Think of how much the BIG MAC trademark is worth in Europe and...
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Medium Trademark Litigation Risk
So you think you can rely on Trademark Registrations once approved by the Government? Think again after reading the Court...
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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...
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PATENT ATTORNEY
A patent attorney has the specialised qualifications necessary for representing clients in relation to patent matters.Patent Attorneys draft and file patents and act...
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Product Design Protection
A Registered Design will allow you to claim ownership on any new shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation. Design rights can...
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Patent Attorneys protect the HAMDOG
Aussie creates the HAMDOG and is now selling the intellectual property (patents, designs, trademarks), in a bidding process. Inventor, and...
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Patent Attorneys Protected WIFI INTERNET
Did you know that the Wi-Fi technology was another great Australian invention which was patented back in the 1990s? You...
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PATENT ATTORNEYS PROTECTED “WINE-IN-A-CAN”
An Australian Business invests in Patent protection and now has a chance against a giant corporation! The Australian business “Barokes...
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PATENT PROTECTION – How to Patent Your Idea
Patent Traps – What to avoid: 4 Tips for inventors This article is written in general terms to assist and...
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PATENT SERVICES : 6 MYTHS OF PATENTING
There are many untruths told which we commonly get asked by inventors about patents. Here are some common misconceptions. “Patent...
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Steps to Register a Trademark (exporters)
There are many approaches that our Trademark Attorney firm uses to register overseas trademarks. Choosing the wrong pathway can allow...
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TESLA BUYS SOLARCITY’S PATENT
Tesla buys a patent for a conductive paste to glue solar cells inside a module and the patent owner company...
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The Beckhams Trademark their daughter’s name “Harper Beckham”:
The Beckhams Trademark their daughter's name "Harper Beckham" So can you use your personal name as your business name? Be...
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The ‘Big MacJac’ burger gets into BIG trouble with McDonald’s.
McDonald's is once again demonstrating that it will protect it's famous brand and reputation. Using Trademark Registrations to back their...
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Trademark Attorney
Registered Trademark Attorneys are qualified to represent and advise on Trademark matters. Our firm is Registered with the Intellectual Property Board of...
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Do you hire a Trademark Attorney or Trademark Lawyer?
Do you hire a Trademark Attorney or Trademark Lawyer?Whilst both can be used, a Trademark Lawyer may have limited knowledge...
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Having a Trademark Lawyer or Trademark Attorney represent you is a must
TRADEMARK OWNERS - Contact your Trademark Lawyer or Trademark Attorney before you pay a bill. Having a relationship with a...
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Trademark Protection allows David to beat Goliath
Qantas was powerless to stop a businessman (Mr Edwards) from registering a trademark for a similar kangaroo logo for clothing...
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I-MED: D.I.Y. Trademark Registration cancelled at Court
ANOTHER TRADEMARK REGISTRATION REMOVED – By Court Order If you did your own Trademark Registration without a Trademark Lawyer or...
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It’s not enough to apply for a Trademark – The Anchorage Court Case
Don’t rely on Trademark Registrations As most of you will come to appreciate from other Trademark Court actions we have...
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UGG Trademark: Sued for selling online
Recently, the Chicago Court decided that Australian UGG boot-maker Eddie Oygur infringed a Trademark. Mr. Oygur had to pay $640,000...
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