Articles by Sophie Glover

August 25, 2020

What Do the Proposed New Geographical Indication (GI) Naming Laws Mean for Australia?

A geographical indication, or ‘GI’, is a way to identify a good that:  originates from...

May 11, 2022

What Features Make a Good Trade Mark?

Choosing a brand is crucial to a successful business strategy. A brand is a design,...

August 7, 2019

I Am a Distributor. What Can I Do if Parallel Importers Are Affecting My Business? 

If you are a distributor, one of the greatest challenges you may face is dealing...

October 27, 2023

5 Ways to Protect Your Business’ Intellectual Property

Your business’ intellectual property (IP) portfolio is a valuable asset. It includes: your brand; any...

April 1, 2019

IP Lessons for Online Marketplaces From Redbubble

Online marketplaces are digital platforms that facilitate transactions between customers and third parties. A recent...

March 27, 2019

Aldi’s Lessons on How to Prevent Infringing a Trade Mark

Creating cheap ‘knock-off’ products is not a new concept as not all consumers can afford...

August 9, 2023

What Do I Need to Know When Starting a Social Enterprise?

Social enterprises contribute to our society by promoting an economic, social, cultural or environmental mission...

March 25, 2019

US Trade Marks: What to Do if You Receive a USPTO Office Action

If you are an Australian business owner looking to expand into the United States, acquiring...

January 11, 2019

How to Issue a Complaint on Instagram for Intellectual Property Infringement

It is easy for businesses to create an Instagram or Facebook account without verification for...

March 25, 2019

In-N-Out, Australian Trade Mark Law and Non-Use

American burger chain In-N-Out has been making headlines with pop-up shops. So what does that...