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 the difference between a patent and a registered design?
Patents and registered designs are both types of intellectual property that can be used to protect new product designs and inventions. This article discusses the differences between these two forms
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 trade secret?
One way to protect your valuable intellectual property (and prevent other traders from using it) is to protect it as a ‘trade secret’. A trade secret is essentially just information
What is cybersquatting and what can you do about it?
These days most businesses rely on the internet to promote and sell their goods and services. A good website and a strong online brand can be an invaluable tool for
What is a Trade Mark Watch Service?
A registered trade mark is a valuable asset for any business, but in order to get the maximum benefit from your registration it is important to remain vigilant for any
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 the difference between a patent and a registered design?
Patents and registered designs are both types of intellectual property that can be used to protect new product designs and inventions. This article discusses the differences between these two forms
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 trade secret?
One way to protect your valuable intellectual property (and prevent other traders from using it) is to protect it as a ‘trade secret’. A trade secret is essentially just information
What is cybersquatting and what can you do about it?
These days most businesses rely on the internet to promote and sell their goods and services. A good website and a strong online brand can be an invaluable tool for
What is a Trade Mark Watch Service?
A registered trade mark is a valuable asset for any business, but in order to get the maximum benefit from your registration it is important to remain vigilant for any
