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
Category: Trade Marks
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
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 even scents. However, the vast majority of trade mark registrations
How to tell if your trade mark is too similar to an existing trade mark
When selecting a new business name or product name, it is important to ensure that the name you’re wanting to use is available and not likely to infringe upon other
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
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
Canada Joins the Madrid Protocol
The Madrid Protocol is the international convention for registering trade marks across multiple jurisdictions with a single application. It provides a cost-effective method for trade mark owners seeking to protect
Brazil joins the Madrid Protocol
Brazil is the latest country to join the Madrid Protocol – its accession came into force on 2 October 2019. This is good news for businesses that operate in the
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 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
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 even scents. However, the vast majority of trade mark registrations
How to tell if your trade mark is too similar to an existing trade mark
When selecting a new business name or product name, it is important to ensure that the name you’re wanting to use is available and not likely to infringe upon other
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
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
Canada Joins the Madrid Protocol
The Madrid Protocol is the international convention for registering trade marks across multiple jurisdictions with a single application. It provides a cost-effective method for trade mark owners seeking to protect
Brazil joins the Madrid Protocol
Brazil is the latest country to join the Madrid Protocol – its accession came into force on 2 October 2019. This is good news for businesses that operate in the
