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
A patent can be a valuable asset for your business, however in order to qualify for patent protection an invention must meet various criteria. This article considers what types of
A registered design is a form of intellectual property that protects the visual appearance of a product. Unlike a patent, which protects the functionality of a product, a registered design
The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (Copyright Act) protects a wide range of materials including literary, dramatic, artistic and musical works, as well as audiovisual content such as films and sound recordings. Unlike
After your trade mark application has been examined and accepted by IP Australia (www.ipaustralia.com.au), there is a two month window during which it can be opposed by other people or
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
