Trade mark, patent oppositions and design right disputes are different from intellectual property infringement proceedings conducted in the Federal Court of Australia. These opposition / dispute proceedings are administrative proceedings conducted by the Trade Hearings Office of IP Australia. This difference means that these proceedings conducted by IP Australia are less costly and time consuming than Federal Court proceedings but still a highly regulated process. The relevant Trade Marks, Patents and Designs Acts and their corresponding govern that process.
Colin leads Actuate IP's legal team with a key focus on IP disputes resolution, litigation + oppositions and IP agreements.
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