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 for the public’s benefit. The…
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 trade mark protection in the…
Is it Trade Mark Infringement if Someone Has Repackaged my Product?
As a general rule of thumb, trade marks cannot be altered. This ensures that the brand’s integrity remains intact. However,…
How to Lodge A Statement of Grounds and Particulars in Trade Mark Opposition Proceedings
As a trade mark owner, it is your responsibility to patrol IP Australia’s trade mark registry for the application of…
What To Do if Your Trade Mark Application is Rejected
It can be very frustrating if your trade mark application is rejected by IP Australia. However, there are different options…
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 your marketing content. These social media…
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 have to do with Australian…
How To Choose An Effective Domain Name
All business owners need to have a website that their customers can find easily. Your website’s domain name should be…
How are Decisions Made in Trade Mark Opposition Hearings?
As a trade mark owner, you have a responsibility to monitor the Australian trade mark register for applications which conflict…
Can I Register Trade Marks Containing International Flags?
Registering your business’ trade marks protects elements of your branding such as logos, images and fonts. International flags may appear…
