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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 recent Full Federal Court decision in Fanatics, LLC v FanFirm Pty Limited [2025] FCAFC 87 shows how easily trade mark disputes can get messy.
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.
