Do I Need a Patent Search Before Applying for a Patent?
Patents can assist the growth of your business and development of technology in your industry. If your invention is patentable…
How Can I Protect My Business Idea?
A business’ intellectual property is one of its most valuable assets. It’s hardly surprising that one of the most common…
What are the Defences to Trade Mark Infringement?
Businesses can inadvertently infringe on the intellectual property rights of others during its day-to-day operations. We advise business owners take…
IP Law Cheat Sheet for Marketing Teams
Intellectual property issues are notoriously difficult to navigate in a digital age. It’s easy to infringe another’s IP rights inadvertently,…
Who Owns the Copyright in an Instagram Image?
When someone takes a photograph, the image is immediately protected by copyright law in Australia. The photographer then has the exclusive…
When Should I Register My Cafe Name as a Trade Mark?
If you own a cafe, you have likely spent a significant amount of time thinking about how best to market…
How Can Passing Off Protect an Unregistered Trade Mark?
Registering a trade mark offers many benefits including an exclusive right to use your mark and prevent others from using…
Can you Own a Colour Trade Mark?
A number of brands rely heavily on colour as part of their packaging and branding. Think of Qantas, with their…
How Do You Prove Trade Mark Use if Someone Challenges Your Application?
After you apply to have IP Australia enter your trade mark into the register, another party may challenge your mark.…
How to Make the Most of Your Registered Trade Mark
A registered trade mark is a valuable asset that strengthens your business’ brand and goodwill. Registration gives the owner the…
