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July 31, 2025

What Signs Cannot Be Registered as a Trade Mark?

As a business owner, you may want to protect your brand by registering a trade...

July 21, 2025

How to Improve Your Trade Mark Application

Developing a strong, registrable trade mark is a critical step in protecting your brand. While...

July 1, 2025

What Are Some Defences to Trade Mark Infringement?

Trade marks are signs that businesses use to distinguish their goods and services from those...

July 1, 2025

Does a Hyphen Make A Trade Mark Distinct?

Trade marks are a vital form of intellectual property protection that play a crucial role...

June 25, 2025

How to Get the Most Out of Your Trade Mark Search

Trade marks are the parts of your brand that customers identify with you and your...

May 13, 2025

Is Your Canadian Trade Mark Valid in Australia?

Trade mark protections operate on a national basis. This means that a registered trade mark...

April 9, 2025

Can I Recover Costs After Withdrawing From a Trade Mark Opposition?

In the complex world of intellectual property disputes, trade mark opposition proceedings can be costly...

April 9, 2025

What is the Difference Between a Trade Mark and a Patent?

Trade marks and patents are two essential forms of intellectual property that often cause confusion...

April 2, 2025

4 Questions to Ask to Prevent Trade Mark Infringement

Your trade mark is a valuable asset distinguishing your goods and services from your competitors....

March 25, 2025

My Trade Mark Rights Have Been Infringed. What Should I Do?

Discovering that someone has infringed your trade mark rights can be distressing and potentially damaging...

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