Trade Mark Articles
Here’s a selection of trade mark articles and other information. We hope they will be of interest to our clients – past, present and future. Likewise, if you’d like to see your company’s team or products featured here, please let us know. Because of course we’d be delighted to share the news. Even more importantly, we’re always looking for ways to lend a hand.
Are Style Names Trademarks?
Fashion businesses are increasingly using ‘style names’ by way of product line extensions. For example Polo Ralph Lauren® has offered a variety of khaki trousers here in Australia under style names such as ‘Andrew’, ‘Varsity’, ‘Bedford’ and so on. The closer you look, the more often you’ll see this in the world of fashion and […]
Stop Counterfeit Trademarks With Blockchain
It should soon be easier for you to stop counterfeit trademarks with blockchain. The Australian Trade Marks Office (IP Australia) is developing blockchain technology to help. This Is Great News For Australian Trade Mark Owners Apparently, more than 3% of world trade is in counterfeit goods. Now, trade marks are relatively inexpensive. But enforcing international […]
Domain Name Trademark Rules For Foreign Companies
Domain name trademark rules: important news for overseas companies planning to operate in Australia.
How To Stop Domain Name Scams
Domain name scams are increasingly common. Is someone using your name as a domain name? Here’s what you can do.
Trade mark infringement – I’m being sued for infringing my own trade mark?
As a public service, I’m repeating in full a recent article from my friend David Bennett. It’s an important warning to anyone operating in China. The copyright for this material is owned by the Commonwealth of Australia. Originally published on September 26, 2019 David Bennett Counsellor (Intellectual Property) at the Australian Embassy Beijing I always urge […]