The ALDI brand has been voted the most trusted brand in Australia. Given they are a German supermarket it is...

Illegal imports into Australia is on the rise "Australian Made" wins legal action against Chinese counterfeit imports featuring trademarks. EAORON...

Claiming that WhatsApp & Instagram infringe it’s patents. It’s no news to anyone that Blackberry has been losing substantial market...

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION REVOKED ON COURT ORDER This is an example of a DIY business owner placing excessive reliance on IP...

Before you sell any product design, you should have a Patent Attorney conduct infringement research, and provide clearance (or not)...

Designs are used to protect any new or existing product to protect any new shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation. Examples...

The Disney Trademark used by "Frying Nemo fish and chips". Our Trademark Attorneys assist many Australian businesses avoid infringements with...

Company names and Business names can be protected using Trademark Registration. Whereas patents are used to protect novel concepts, ideas,...

Apple filed the foldable iPhone in August 2014 US Patent No. 9,485,862 which was awarded 2 November 2016 by the...

CHANEL NO. 5 Trademark Lawyers Knock on the Door of Adelaide Business "Chocolate at No.5" The owner of SA Chocolate...

Google's Trademark Lawyers have succeeded to de-register two businesses - Google LLC and Google Legacy. These were registered by Jason...

On appeal, the Full Federal Court supported enforcement of the HARBOUR LIGHTS trademark covering a residential apartment complex, owned by...

What is a patent? Put simply a patent is a right granted over a device, substance, method or process. The...

A Business Name is different to a Logo. Simply registering a business name does not give you exclusive trading rights...

Logos often are the face of a business, they are the most recognisable part of your business, so what should...

What are Intellectual Property Rights? Intellectual Property (IP) is the term used to describe creative ideas. IP is property of...

Even heavy-weights like MCDONALD’S can lose trademark protection. Think of how much the BIG MAC trademark is worth in Europe and...

So what are the main Shark Tank risks for inventors and entrepreneurs? The first is obvious. Anyone watching the show...

A patent attorney has the specialised qualifications necessary for representing clients in relation to patent matters.Patent Attorneys draft and file patents and act...

A Registered Design will allow you to claim ownership on any new shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation. Design rights can...

Aussie creates the HAMDOG and is now selling the intellectual property (patents, designs, trademarks), in a bidding process. Inventor, and...

Did you know that the Wi-Fi technology was another great Australian invention which was patented back in the 1990s? You...

An Australian Business invests in Patent protection and now has a chance against a giant corporation! The Australian business “Barokes...

Patent Traps – What to avoid: 4 Tips for inventors This article is written in general terms to assist and...

There are many untruths told which we commonly get asked by inventors about patents. Here are some common misconceptions. “Patent...

There are many approaches that our Trademark Attorney firm uses to register overseas trademarks. Choosing the wrong pathway can allow...

Tesla buys a patent for a conductive paste to glue solar cells inside a module and the patent owner company...

The Beckhams Trademark their daughter's name "Harper Beckham" So can you use your personal name as your business name? Be...

McDonald's is once again demonstrating that it will protect it's famous brand and reputation. Using Trademark Registrations to back their...

Registered Trademark Attorneys are qualified to represent and advise on Trademark matters. Our firm is Registered with the Intellectual Property Board of...

Do you hire a Trademark Attorney or Trademark Lawyer?Whilst both can be used, a Trademark Lawyer may have limited knowledge...

TRADEMARK OWNERS - Contact your Trademark Lawyer or Trademark Attorney before you pay a bill. Having a relationship with a...

Qantas was powerless to stop a businessman (Mr Edwards) from registering a trademark for a similar kangaroo logo for clothing...

ANOTHER TRADEMARK REGISTRATION REMOVED – By Court Order If you did your own Trademark Registration without a Trademark Lawyer or...

Don’t rely on Trademark Registrations As most of you will come to appreciate from other Trademark Court actions we have...

Recently, the Chicago Court decided that Australian UGG boot-maker Eddie Oygur infringed a Trademark. Mr. Oygur had to pay $640,000...