This article is an important read for any business which owns a registered trade mark or which has a portfolio of registered trade marks. The simple fact is that in Australia, a registered trade mark has to be used in order to retain its validity. If your trade mark is not being used under the […]

If you’ve wondered whether it’s legal to use a competitor’s brand to promote your own business, this article is a must read. Whilst we do not suggest that if a competitor has not registered a trade mark then it can be used by anyone  as the competitor will likely have some rights at common law […]

This guide tells you everything you need to know about Australian Design Registration. Let’s start by explaining what is covered by the word ‘design’ and then we’ll go through the stages of registering this form of intellectual property and why it can be such a crucial business decision. What Is a Registered Design? A registered […]

What Is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property is intangible property, created through intellect or creativity.  It can be a name, a creation (such as a new product, service or process) and even new plant breeds. The World Intellectual Property Organisation defines intellectual property as ‘creations of the mind or intellect including inventions, literary and artistic works, […]

The question of whether it is possible to register a foreign supplier’s trade mark in Australia comes up frequently in our trade marks attorney office. This may be a result of the substantial increase in global trading, the rise of digital communications, a more competitive commercial landscape, a growing understanding of the value of trade […]