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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.

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.

Agriculture plays a vital role in sustaining the world's population and ongoing innovation. AgTech is therefore particularly important for meeting future demands, enhancing efficiency, productivity and sustainability.

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.

The UK Supreme Court has ruled partially in favour of SkyKick in a significant case challenging Sky's trade mark practices. The court found that Sky acted in bad faith by registering trade marks for goods and services it had no intention of using, aiming to gain overly broad protection and leverage these marks as "legal weapons" against competitors.