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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.
As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the great things that we have achieved over these last 12 months.
Your intellectual property (IP) is one of your most valuable business assets. Unauthorised use of your IP by others, known as infringement, is a common risk. Here’s a step-by-step guide to address IP infringement effectively.
A patent can add value to your invention, protect your intellectual property, and support your business goals. Here’s how a patent can benefit your business.
Companies can be held liable for copyright infringement even if they are "indifferent" to it, particularly when warned. However, proving liability requires specific evidence, and decisions depend on case-by-case facts.
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.
