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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.
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.
With AI making it easier than ever to spin up convincing online storefronts, a new wave of scams is targeting consumers and damaging the reputation of legitimate brands. These scams come in the form of “ghost stores” — websites that look like official retail shops but are anything but.
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of the National Cancer Foundation (NCF) in a trade mark dispute with the Registrar of Trade Marks, following objections raised by Red Nose Limited (RNL) — the well-known charity behind “Red Nose Day.”
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has rolled out two new fast-track options for patents and trade marks: SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks Fast, designed to help businesses get their IP rights granted more quickly—cutting down on waiting time and helping you move faster in the market.
Safeguard Your Brand at China’s Borders: Why You Need to Register Your Trade Mark with China Customs
If your business is manufacturing in or exporting to China, securing your trade mark through China Customs is one of the smartest — and most overlooked — ways to protect your intellectual property.
China has tightened the rules for cancelling unused trade marks. These changes mean businesses must plan ahead, register their trade marks in China early, and keep records of genuine use. This report explains the key changes in plain English, why they matter to Australian SMEs, and what actions to consider.
A trade mark in the European Union (EU) is a crucial asset that grants businesses exclusive rights over their brand across all 27 EU member states. For Australian businesses expanding into the European market, securing an EU trade mark is a significant milestone. However, obtaining registration is just the first step—maintaining and renewing your trade mark is essential to safeguarding your brand’s integrity and commercial value.
IP Solved is proud to announce the launch of Regional IP, a new service dedicated to protecting the intellectual property of regional businesses driving innovation in agriculture, engineering, retailing and support services.
