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We take a look at a growing trend in the watch industry, as defunct brands with rich histories are being reintroduced to capitalise on their heritage and market potential.

Beware, The Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB) warns of scammers impersonating registered IP attorneys to defraud IP rights owners.

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.

AI has great potential to improve public services like healthcare, education, and policing. However, concerns about misuse are a key barrier to wider acceptance and comprehensive legislation is still lacking.