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A recent trade mark stoush in the eyelash extension market highlights the importance of registering trade marks in all states of Australia, and ensuring that trade marks that intend to be used are registered as soon as...more
A long legal battle over the right to use the “UGG” mark has may result in the end of a company’s right to the word “UGG” in connection with sheepskin shoes and accessories outside of Oceania....more
IP Australia has implemented fee changes for trade marks and designs from 1 October 2024. What Does It Mean for Intellectual Property (IP) Owners?...more
2024 appears to be a year of change in the Australian Intellectual Property realm, with the adoption by IP Australia of the Madrid Goods and Services List and the introduction of the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment...more
Australia’s trade mark legislation provides trade mark owners with the ability to register (in certain circumstances) their well-known brands as ‘defensive trade marks’ in respect of particular goods and/or services, even if...more
Foreign entities wishing to register an Australian trademark should be aware that Australia is a ‘first-to-use’ jurisdiction. This means that the owner of a trademark is the first user of that trademark....more
When preparing a trademark application, a significant amount of attention is often given to the drafting of the specification of goods and services. Whilst the goods and service classification is important, care should also...more
Recent changes in consumer behaviour due to the COVID-19 pandemic mean that few businesses can afford to ignore the internet, and the opportunities for efficiencies and scale that it offers. Operating a business online...more
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW - - Under Australian law, an entity can't transfer an unregistered trade mark to another entity without also transferring its entire business. - To transfer a trade mark without transferring a...more
When starting a new brand, funds are often limited. Spending money on intellectual property (IP) protection can be low on the list for new businesses. However, getting IP protections in place quickly is a key step in building...more