Sued for using GODZILLA PIZZAS
If the GODZILLA movie was scary for you, then don’t be fooled into safely thinking that an approved business (or company) name registration gives you the legal right to use it. It could be the…
Do you need a Trademark Lawyer or Trademark Attorney?
TRADEMARK OWNERS – Contact your Trademark Lawyer or Trademark Attorney before you pay a bill. Having a relationship with a Trademark Lawyer or Trademark Attorney is essential these days to avoid paying scam bills. Just…
Qantas forgot to trademark clothing and missed out!
Qantas was powerless to stop a businessman (Mr Edwards) from registering a trademark for a similar kangaroo logo for clothing products (in 2016). So how did this happen? Qantas did not trademark clothing (t-shirts) etc…
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 of trademark legislation compared to a Trademark Attorney. Generally, a Trademark Attorney is preferable…
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 bizarre that an Australian brand hasn’t taken the trophy for this. The results are…
High Trademark Litigation Risk
Investing too little or nothing at for professional trademark searches is the same as buying a house but not having building insurance: you never know when the wall may fall down or if termites have…
Medium Trademark Litigation Risk
So you think you can rely on Trademark Registrations once approved by the Government? Think again after reading the Court cases. The Australian Federal Court has cancelled many trademark registrations 5-7 years after they were…
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. A rock solid base where you can be confident to proceed to invest in a…
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 reported in our news feed, it’s insufficient to have “a Trademark Registration” if the legal…
Website and metatag infringement of the Harbour Lights trademark
The Full Federal Court held that the HARBOUR LIGHTS trademark for the name of a residential apartment leasing complex was infringed. What did the Court determine? The Court held that Liv Pty Ltd infringed Accor’s…