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Impact of Covid-19 and information for trade mark owners
Stay informed about the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on trade mark services around the world. Our attorneys are working to provide regular updates throughout this period.
Which zoo is which? Are generic trade marks causing confusion among Sydney’s zoos?
A recent decision by the delegate of the registrar of trade marks highlights the potential for confusion when businesses choose generic brand names. Choosing generic […]
Use of a trade mark within a corporate group
One Federal Court decision clarifies what is considered as “authorised use” of a trade mark wherein the trade mark user is not the trade mark owner but a subsidiary of the owner’s company.
Requirements for legalising power of attorney documents when filing trade marks
What is legalising, and when is an applicant required to legalise documents before trade mark application?
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Proper use of registered trade marks: learning from the case, The Sunraysia Natural Beverage Co Pty ...
Registered trade marks that are not used in commerce may be removed due to non-use. This case shows how owners address allegations of non-use.
Lack of intention to use in good faith or bad faith in trade mark applications
The intention behind why a trade mark is filed is important in determining whether the application is valid.
A discussion as to the secondary signification of words: Surfers Burgers Limited [2019] ATMO 27
A recent decision issued by IP Australia provides an important note to trade mark applicants that the secondary signification of words is taken into consideration […]
Genericide – what is it and how can one prevent it?
Genericide is real. Your trade mark may be well known enough to become a household name, but it may be a step closer to losing its value.
Trade mark requirements and how to use trade marks properly
In order to understand how to use a trade mark properly, it is important to understand how a trade mark works commercially and legally. Commercial […]
