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If your business owns UK trade mark registrations cloned from earlier EU registrations, there’s a very real risk they could soon be revoked for non-use. Learn more about why this matters and what to do about it.
When a trade mark is opposed in Australia, the clock starts running — and fast. Opposition proceedings in respect of applications and non-use move quickly, with strict deadlines for notices, evidence, and submissions. Often a party may need more time, but extensions of time are not easy to come by.
On 15 September 2025, IP Australia released an Exposure Draft of the Trade Marks Amendment 2025. The goal? To streamline procedures, align Australian regulations with our international obligations under the Madrid System, and improve cost efficiency in trade mark oppositions, non-use proceedings and hearings.
Why ‘RUNAWAY THE LABEL’ lost its trade mark bid against Karen Walker. A cautionary tale on brand clashes, online retail overlap, and clearance searches.
Designs influence buying decisions every day. The sleek look of a phone, the feel of a chair, or even the quirky packaging of a burger can tip the scales for a customer. These protections may not grab headlines, but they can deliver real competitive advantages, especially when combined with other forms of IP.
China’s surge in overseas trade mark applications tells a bigger story about where its economy is headed. The classes Chinese companies file in most often mirror the country’s industrial strengths and its growing appetite to compete on the world stage.
When Montreal artist Audrey-Eve Goulet saw a robotic arm replicate one of her paintings, she didn’t know what to expect. To her surprise, the machine captured her brushstrokes with uncanny precision. Could this be a way to scale creativity without erasing the artist?
In a ruling that could reshape India’s heart drug market, the Indian Patent Office has revoked Novartis’ patent for its blockbuster therapy Vymada (sold internationally as Entresto). The decision, issued on September 12, found that Novartis’ claims lacked novelty, inventive step, and sufficient proof of enhanced efficacy.
A recent investigation revealed that counterfeit health and beauty products have slipped onto Walmart’s platform through third-party sellers posing as legitimate businesses. For shoppers, that means a trusted brand name doesn’t always guarantee a trusted purchase.
