Intellectual Property Articles

May 3, 2017

How to Protect Your Brand From Parallel Importing

It’s understandably frustrating when you spend significant time negotiating an exclusive right to distribute or sell...

November 7, 2018

I’m Creating a Parody Campaign. What Do I Need to Know?

Advertising and marketing campaigns can make people feel excited, surprised or afraid. There’s no denying...

February 2, 2023

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....

July 2, 2025

IP Law Cheat Sheet for Marketing Teams

Intellectual property issues are notoriously difficult to navigate in a digital age. It’s easy to...

September 13, 2023

Who Owns the Copyright in an Instagram Image?

When someone takes a photograph, the image is immediately protected by copyright law in Australia....

March 25, 2019

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...

March 25, 2019

Can you Own a Colour Trade Mark?

A number of brands rely heavily on colour as part of their packaging and branding....

March 25, 2019

How Do I Prove My Trade Mark Use If It Is Challenged?

After you apply to have IP Australia enter your trade mark into the register, another...

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