What is a Trade Mark Watch Service?
A registered trade mark is a valuable asset for any business, but to get the maximum benefit from your registration, it is important to remain vigilant for any other businesses
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What is a confidentiality agreement and when do I need one?
A confidentiality agreement (sometimes called a non-disclosure agreement or NDA) is a commercial contract between two or more parties that protects confidential, sensitive or proprietary information from public disclosure. This
What is an innovation patent and is it still available?
An innovation patent is a government (IP Australia) granted right which gives the inventor (or owner of the invention) an exclusive right to commercialise their invention in Australia. It provides
Should I register a word trade mark or a logo trade mark?
Trade marks can take many forms, including business or product names, logos, slogans, symbols, sounds, colours, distinctive product shapes, or scents. However, most trade mark registrations are for either words
Is Your Trademark Deceptively Similar? How to Check & Protect
When selecting a new business name or product name, it is essential to ensure that the name you want to use is available and not likely to infringe upon other
What is the process for applying for a registered design?
A registered design protects a product’s visual appearance, which may include a combination of its shape, colour, configuration, pattern, or ornamentation. It can be relevant for any product with a
What Are Moral Rights In Copyright?
Ever wondered what keeps your creative masterpiece safe from the world of remixers, rewriters, and third-party users? Welcome to the world of copyright and moral rights! While copyright covers your
What do the ® and ™ symbols mean and when can I use them?
What does the ® symbol mean? Businesses frequently use the ® symbol and the ™ symbol on their goods, marketing, and promotional material. Both symbols are used to identify trademarks and to signal
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), or the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), prohibits individuals and companies from engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct during trade or
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?
Most businesses rely on the internet to promote and sell their goods and services. A good website and a solid online brand can be an invaluable tool for reaching new
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