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In Australia, a registered trade mark lasts 10 years from the date you file your application. The good news? You can renew it indefinitely — but only if you take the right steps.
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a major debate in Australia — especially over whether copyright-protected material can be used without permission to train AI systems. Creative and media industries are among the loudest voices calling for stronger safeguards.
The recent Full Federal Court decision in Fanatics, LLC v FanFirm Pty Limited [2025] FCAFC 87 shows how easily trade mark disputes can get messy.
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced a round of official fee changes, most taking effect from 1 September 2025.
When you're building a business, your brand name is one of your most valuable assets. But too often, small businesses focus on product development, sales, and marketing — and leave their trade mark strategy for later. Unfortunately, that delay can lead to costly surprises.
When you're building a business, some of your most valuable assets aren’t physical — they’re ideas, plans, know-how, and insider knowledge. This type of information is known as confidential information, and it plays a key role in protecting your competitive edge. But how do you keep it safe?
Highlighting your product’s environmental benefits can be a powerful way to connect with today’s sustainability-conscious customers. But if you’re making “green” or eco-friendly claims in your marketing, you need to be careful — getting it wrong could cost you more than just customer trust.
If you’ve ever created something original — a design, a song, a video, an artwork, even a piece of social media content — you already have something worth protecting. That’s where copyright comes in.
For many, the Pacific Islands bring to mind images of tropical holidays and crystal-clear waters. But beyond the tourism spotlight, the region is also home to growing trade and commercial activity. If you're doing business in the Pacific — or planning to — it’s crucial to understand how to protect your brand across this diverse and complex region.
