When applying for trade mark registration, you are required to provide information that will be made available to the public on publication of your trade mark details. Therefore, it is important to consider what the strategic implications may be of the disclosure of, for example:
It is possible to request that the Registrar keep certain information confidential. Specifically, the following information that might be disclosed in:
Other information is made available to the public, and the Registrar will not allow for that information to be kept confidential. These information includes:
Essentially, for information to be considered confidential, it must be of sufficient significance and be inherently confidential.
The existence of brands in the marketplace which are similar to your trade mark may confuse or mislead consumers that the goods and services of the brands are of the same source. It also dilutes the exclusivity of your trade mark right. You can prevent such incidents from happening by monitoring your trade marks.
Zig Zag Hub, a coworking space in Wollongong NSW, wins against a trade mark opposition despite the number of grounds raised by the opponent. Find out how we did it and why it’s worth defending your trade mark application.
It’s World IP day! A reminder that a robust IP position can make the world go round. Also a reminder to review your IP position to look at how you can augment or strengthen that position so you can better leverage it.
Know the steps you need to take in order to secure protection for your business and/or brand for its long-term success.
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