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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.
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.
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 […]
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.
What is legalising, and when is an applicant required to legalise documents before trade mark application?
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.
The intention behind why a trade mark is filed is important in determining whether the application is valid.
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 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.
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 […]