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When does “compatible with” cross the line into trade mark infringement? A recent Federal Court decision involving Toyota and an aftermarket 4WD accessories business shows that context is critical. Referring to another brand may be legitimate where it simply describes compatibility, but the way that brand is used can change the legal position.
Your agency created the ad. Your business may still wear the IP risk. A recent Australian copyright case involving an allegedly AI-generated video highlights a growing problem for businesses using agencies, contractors and generative AI: if you do not know where your marketing content came from, you may not know what rights sit behind it.
Broad patent claims can be valuable, but only if the specification can support them. A recent Australian Patent Office decision is a reminder that describing the desired result is not enough. Applicants also need to explain, with sufficient technical substance, how that result can actually be achieved.
Using your trade mark is not always enough to protect your registration. A recent Australian Trade Marks Office decision shows why businesses also need to be able to prove who is legally using the mark, and how that use connects back to the registered owner.
A clinical trial protocol can create patent problems before any results are published. Updated IP Australia guidance highlights why pharmaceutical, biotech and medical technology businesses should consider patent protection before proposed treatments or research plans are made public.
Indonesia’s expanding halal certification regime is changing how international businesses should approach trademark protection and market entry. With major new requirements taking effect from October 2026, brand owners need to align trademark, regulatory and commercialisation strategies.
The UAE is now accepting Class 33 trade mark applications, giving wine and spirits brands a new opportunity to secure direct protection in the market.
A major US copyright case could shape how generative AI developers use books, journalism and other protected works for training. But even if US courts accept a fair use defence, Australian businesses cannot assume the same approach applies here. We look at what the case could mean for AI developers, content owners and businesses using AI systems in Australia.
A strong exit starts long before a business goes on the market. For SMEs, clear ownership and protection of key IP can make a real difference when buyers start looking closely at what gives the business its value.
