Online Business: Your Start-Up Guide
Starting an online business is an exciting step with global possibilities, so it’s important to make sure that you have all your legal bases covered. In this blog, we will provide you with a legal che...
The Power of Cease and Desist: What you should know
A cease and desist letter is an effective instrument for defending one’s rights and requesting an end to particular conduct that is harmful or infringing in the context of legal disputes. This officia...
Intellectual Property Violations: Identifying Trademark Infringements
The cornerstone of your business’ value lies in its intellectual property (IP). As your brand becomes more well-known among customers, your IP will serve as a symbol of your identity and safeguarding...
Changes to Australian Intellectual Property Law
On 22 June 2023, the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Regulator Performance) Bill 2023 was introduced into the House of Representatives and is currently being considered by Parliament. The Bill s...
Secure Your Brand’s Future: Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Trademark in Australia
Ever wondered why no one has successfully started a competing business to any of the retail giants with a deceptively similar name to piggyback off their brand success? McDons or Hungry James? The ans...
Can I trade mark my name?
If you are building a business or personal brand, you may be able to register your own name as a trade mark. Registered trade marks can help protect your business from those trying to copy your brand....
How Do I Register A Trademark?
Whether you are a start-up or an established company, trademarks are crucial to your business success. Registering a trademark gives you an exclusive right to use an identifying part of your brand. It...
What happens when someone infringes my trade mark?
Protecting your trade mark is crucial to the success of your business. After striving to build a strong reputation and safeguard your intellectual property, the last thing you want is to have an infri...
FREE Webinar: Intellectual Property Basics for your Business
Most people know that you can’t simply copy the Nike logo and start a new shoe company called “NKIE” without facing the barrel of significant legal penalties. But why is that? ...
Intellectual property: What is the difference between copyright and trade mark?
Intellectual property rights are one of the most valuable assets of any business, as they establish what makes your brand unique. In our free upcoming webinar, we will break down the basics of intelle...
How do I protect intellectual property?
Intellectual property rights are one of the most valuable assets of any business, as they establish the original creations which make your brand unique. Among other things, intellectual property right...
Trade Mark Disputes – Not all Sheep are the same
On 30 June 2020, Chris and Dora Di Lorenzo unsuccessfully appealed for a decision against the Registrar of Trade Marks regarding the registration of the proposed trade mark BLACK SHEEP by Denversian P...