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“Patent pending” does not mean a patent has been granted. However, a well-drafted pending patent application can still have real commercial value. It can create uncertainty for competitors, support investor confidence and help a business protect its position before the patent is granted.
The Federal Court has ordered major Australian internet service providers to block access to 32 alleged pirate streaming sites before the release of The Odyssey. The decision shows that copyright owners may be able to act before anticipated piracy causes commercial damage.
A UK court awarded LVMH brands £213,000 in counterfeit damages, showing why brand owners must prove lost sales, royalties and reputational harm.
A common misunderstanding is that the bigger business, better-known brand or larger marketing budget must win. Trade mark law does not work that way.
Why capturing your intellectual property could decide whether your business
sells at all.
Who gave AI permission to use your brand, image or work? A new consent registry raises urgent questions about ownership, licensing and control.
AI chatbots are now everywhere. They answer customer questions, explain services, help with bookings, recommend products and sometimes make claims about a business. That can be useful. However, it can also be risky.
If your trade mark is challenged for non-use, you may need to prove that the mark has actually been used, by the right entity, for the right goods or services, during the relevant period. That sounds simple. Recent trade mark decisions show it often is not.
Brand impersonation is no longer just a fake Facebook page or a dodgy website using a copied logo. It is now a serious brand, consumer protection and cyber risk.
