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Australian wine exports to China have experienced a dramatic rebound following the removal of high tariffs on bottled wine in March 2024. For Australian wineries exporting to China, safeguarding their trade marks is crucial.
The European Union is nearing the final stages of implementing new legislation targeting packaging and packaging waste, with non-compliant packaging to be prohibited starting January 1, 2030.
A Bondi pop-up store caused a stir by selling cookies from U.S. brand Crumbl Cookies, but it was later revealed to have no official connection to the company. Here’s what happened and the lessons businesses can learn about brand protection.
The United States stands out as one of the few countries requiring trade mark owners to periodically demonstrate that their trade marks are actively used in commerce. This strict policy aims to keep the U.S. Federal Trademark Register accurate by preventing inactive trade marks or opportunistic filings.
Geographical Indications (GIs) are labels that identify products originating from a specific region, with qualities or a reputation tied to that place, like "Champagne" from France. In Australia, GIs are controversial, particularly in trade negotiations with the European Union (EU).
IP Australia implemented fee changes for trade mark oppositions on 1 October 2024 aimed at encouraging a more strategic approach to opposition proceedings.
In the recent case of Hemmes Trading Pty Limited v Establishment 203 Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 1100, the Federal Court of Australia ruled in favour of Hemmes on a trade mark infringement dispute. Hemmes Trading, the owner of the trade mark "ESTABLISHMENT" (used for its Sydney restaurant, bar, and hotel business), claimed that Establishment 203, a restaurant in Brisbane, infringed its trade mark.
The High Court of Singapore recently ruled that using a competitor’s trade mark in Google Ads does not automatically amount to infringement. The key factor is whether there is a likelihood of confusion.
Australia’s vibrant fashion industry is worth billions and serves as a significant source of employment. With so much creativity and innovation involved, intellectual property (IP) protection is key to Australia’s fashion law.
