What do the ® and ™ symbols mean and when can I use them?
What does the ® symbol mean? The ® symbol and the ™ symbol are frequently used by businesses on their goods, and in their marketing and promotional material. Both symbols are used to identify
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What is misleading or deceptive conduct?
Section 18 of Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Law Act 2010 (Cth), also known as the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), prohibits individuals and companies from engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct in
What is a confidentiality agreement and when do I need one?
A confidentiality agreement (sometimes also called a non-disclosure agreement or NDA) is a commercial contract, made between two or more parties, which protects confidential, sensitive or proprietary information from public
What can I do if someone is infringing my intellectual property rights?
Your intellectual property – which can take many forms including trade marks, copyright, patents, registered designs and confidential information among others – is valuable. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for
China Tackles Bad Faith Trade Marks
China currently operates a first-to-file trade mark system, meaning that the first person to file a trade mark application in China is considered the owner. As a result, foreign and
Impact of Brexit on Trade Mark Rights
With the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, you may be wondering what will happen to your EU trade mark if the UK does leave the European Union. The current position is that
Proposed Domain Name Licensing Changes
In order to register a .au domain name, there are a number of requirements that applicants must meet. Some of these rules are about to change. In particular, the rules
Flagrant trade mark infringers to pay additional damages
Blatant trade mark infringers beware! Previously under the Trade Marks Act, the monetary compensation that a trade mark registration holder was entitled to, if infringement was established, was either: The
Changes to the Australian customs seizures process
Changes to the Trade Marks Act 1995 which came into effect 15 April 2013, simplify the custom seizure process and more importantly benefit brand owners. These changes now place the
The 5 step guide to stopping a competitor infringing your IP (before going to Court!)
So you’ve come across a competitor copying your brand, design or product. We’ll call them the IP Infringer. Filing legal proceedings in court against the IP Infringer is one path
What do the ® and ™ symbols mean and when can I use them?
What does the ® symbol mean? The ® symbol and the ™ symbol are frequently used by businesses on their goods, and in their marketing and promotional material. Both symbols are used to identify
What is misleading or deceptive conduct?
Section 18 of Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Law Act 2010 (Cth), also known as the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), prohibits individuals and companies from engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct in
What is a confidentiality agreement and when do I need one?
A confidentiality agreement (sometimes also called a non-disclosure agreement or NDA) is a commercial contract, made between two or more parties, which protects confidential, sensitive or proprietary information from public
What can I do if someone is infringing my intellectual property rights?
Your intellectual property – which can take many forms including trade marks, copyright, patents, registered designs and confidential information among others – is valuable. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for
China Tackles Bad Faith Trade Marks
China currently operates a first-to-file trade mark system, meaning that the first person to file a trade mark application in China is considered the owner. As a result, foreign and
Impact of Brexit on Trade Mark Rights
With the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, you may be wondering what will happen to your EU trade mark if the UK does leave the European Union. The current position is that
Proposed Domain Name Licensing Changes
In order to register a .au domain name, there are a number of requirements that applicants must meet. Some of these rules are about to change. In particular, the rules
Flagrant trade mark infringers to pay additional damages
Blatant trade mark infringers beware! Previously under the Trade Marks Act, the monetary compensation that a trade mark registration holder was entitled to, if infringement was established, was either: The
Changes to the Australian customs seizures process
Changes to the Trade Marks Act 1995 which came into effect 15 April 2013, simplify the custom seizure process and more importantly benefit brand owners. These changes now place the
The 5 step guide to stopping a competitor infringing your IP (before going to Court!)
So you’ve come across a competitor copying your brand, design or product. We’ll call them the IP Infringer. Filing legal proceedings in court against the IP Infringer is one path
