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Asian territories join global trade mark system
Thailand and Indonesia have recently joined the Madrid Protocol system. The addition of these two new countries will mean that there are now 100 members […]
Ambush marketers warned away from 2018 Commonwealth Games
The 2018 Commonwealth Games is being held in April on Australia’s Gold Coast. During the build up to the Games, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth […]
What you need to know about Chinese trade mark before entering the Chinese market
First to file system The Chinese trade mark system is a “first to file” system. As such, whoever files a trade mark first in China […]
Australia’s looming patent crisis
Australian stock valuations are probably depressed by low patent activity. Australian companies hold no defensive patent portfolios to assert in defence against corporate behemoths moving into Australia. Australian company boards may be liable for patent infringement risk management.
Post-industrial economies invest in intangibles to protect competitive advantage
Takeaways Australians have a recurring annual intellectual property (IP) deficit of $3.25 billion. Australians patent at a very low rate both locally and globally. As […]
Filing trade marks in Australia – clarifications from recent cases
It can be relatively easy to file in Australia but there have been some recent changes that limit how we can correct errors if incorrect […]
Power Innovation, Defend Success ~ Baxter IP is now Australia’s 5th largest private IP attorney pr...
Innovation keeps our world moving forward. For our clients at Baxter IP, it means developing ideas that make a difference in their industries and that […]
Noel Kowald with Davies Chocolates and Seriously Trademarks | KBB Case Study
This Kochie’s Business Builders Case Study features names and trademarks with Binh Rey from Seriously Trademarks and Davies Chocolates owner Noel Kowald.
Business names, company names and trade marks – a confusing mix of red tape
When starting a new business the first thing most entrepreneurs choose is a name. Once chosen they typically have this registered with the Australian Securities […]