I recently just missed out on purchasing a property, which was hugely disappointing. But, just a reminder that I need to keep plugging away. Hopefully, next time, I will be ready and able to snap up the property I want. …
Trade Marks: what is indexing and why does it matter?
What is indexing? Trade mark indexing is the process by which IP Australia allocates words to describe the defining features of the mark. When searching the trade marks database, you enter a word, and will retrieve marks that have that …
Counterfeit Labubu dolls at the Gold Coast Show
As the mother of an 8 year old, I am acutely aware of what a Labubu is. I have stood in line from 7am in the morning, for 3 hours until the 10am distribution of Labubu dolls at Pop Mart …
Australian trade mark indexing: is it an R or a T and what does it matter to me?
What is trade mark indexing? Have you ever stopped to ponder the importance of trade mark indexing? That sentence may sound absurd to many, but to a trade marks attorney, it actually means something. Trade mark indexing is the steps …
Australian trade mark scams to watch out for in 2025
The onslaught of attacks against the Australian trade mark system has escalated significantly in late 2024 and thus far in 2025. In December 2024 , IPTA issued a Media Alert regarding scam emails advising businesses to urgently register their trade …
Tarr Law is invited to speak on Daniel Tolson’s Leverage podcast
You can view the full recording here: Leverage With Daniel: Trademark Insights and Protection Strategies with Hayley Tarr – YouTube
Scented Deception: Unravelling the Legal Landscape of Perfume Dupes
In the world of perfumes and fragrances, scents possess an undeniable ability to evoke emotions and memories. So, it may come as a surprise to those used to thinking of scents in such whimsical terms that, legally, scents are assets, …
“AI Invades Hollywood: Lights, Camera, IP Chaos!”
Recently, a client invited us to a film set where we joined the cast of extras for a few hours. Whilst this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us, for some, this is their livelihood. And yet, such livelihood may be …
The Future of Fashion: Dogs, Catwalks and Pet Clothing Trade marks
In an unexpected and charming turn of events, dog clothing took center stage at New York Fashion Week 2023. The acclaimed fashion designer Anthony Rubio featured dogs as models, parading their canine couture down the runway. This unique spectacle has …
Trade Mark News – Episode 3
In this episode of Trade Mark News we focus on exam reports that have issued this week. Not surprisingly, an exam report has issued in relation to a certification trade mark application for Manuka Honey, filed in the name of …