What if applying for a trademark that you’ve used in trading resulted in your being summoned to Federal Court for infringement? Recently we had a new client in this situation approach our firm for help. This business owner had submitted a…
On 11 June 2019, Springboard 2000 Enterprises, Inc. (Springboard) applied for two trademark applications including the words DOLPHIN TANK, for seminars, educational programs and personal coaching services for developing women entrepreneurs in high growth businesses….
Trademarks are an essential element of a business operation. While a trademark is usually defined as the symbol or words that are legally registered with the authorities and established to represent the said company or…
It is important to know the difference between a patent and a trade mark. Here in this guide, we have mentioned detailed information about each of these Intellectual Property (IP) rights. First of all, you…
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 received 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. The assessment time-frame…
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…