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Registering scent trade marks is difficult due to the need for clear and objective descriptions that consumers can understand. Despite this, in 2024 Crayola secured a significant win by registering the distinct "crayon scent" as a trade mark in the United States.

Correctly identifying trade mark ownership is essential in Australia, as a trade mark registered to the wrong owner can be invalidated.

When we look beyond the obvious benefits of a trade mark, there are 8 key areas within a successful business which benefit from trade mark registrations being secured.

IP Australia has recently unveiled its Cost Recovery Implementation statement (CRIS), resulting in updated fee charges which came into effect from 1 October 2024.

We are pleased to announce that the trade mark and law practice groups of Maxwells (“MAXPAT”) is joining IP Solved (ANZ) Pty Ltd.

Congratulations to Samsung Electronics in ranking first in the Top 100 Global Innovators 2024 report that was released today by ‘Clarivate’, who for 13 years has identified the organizations leading the world in technology research and innovation in this annual report. • Japan maintains its position as the biggest contributor of Top 100 entities, with 38 innovators. • Mainland China and South Korea continue to expand their representation in the list.