Intellectual Property Articles

February 13, 2016

How to Send a Copyright Infringement Letter

When you come across someone who has infringed your copyright, you may be unsure what...

March 27, 2019

Why has my trade mark been rejected on the basis that it is contrary to law?

A trademark is “a sign used, or intended to be used, to distinguish goods or...

March 27, 2019

My trademark has been rejected on the basis that it does not distinguish my goods and/or services. What can I do?

According to section 17 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) a trademark is defined...

March 16, 2017

How to protect your intellectual property when dealing with clients

You are entering into an agreement with a client for them to provide your business...

March 27, 2019

Is it possible to trade mark a shape (three dimensional object)?

The introduction of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) saw the broadening of the legal...

March 27, 2019

How do I register a sound or a scent as a trade mark?

Yes, it is certainly possible to register a sound or a scent as a trade...

March 27, 2019

How do I apply for a colour trade mark?

It is undoubtable that a product’s get-up influences consumers. Sometimes so much so that they...

March 27, 2019

What is the difference between registering a business name and trademarking a business name?

It is easy to think that registering a business name will give you the exclusive...

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