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BlogDomain NamesTrade Marks

September 23, 2026

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3 min read

Trade mark vs business name vs domain name: what actually protects your brand?

BlogCopyrightTrade Marks

September 20, 2026

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4 min read

‘Trade marking’ a royalty free image under a creative commons licence that permits commercial use? Be careful!

If you register a trade mark comprising a third party copyright work and you do not have a valid copyright licence, your use of that trade mark will be in breach of copyright and therefore contrary to law.

BlogTrade Marks

September 20, 2026

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8 min read

“How much does it cost to trade mark a business name in Australia?”

How much does it cost to trade mark a business name in Australia? IP Australia official fees for a standard application using the Madrid Goods and Services List (or the pick list as I call it) are $250 per class.