IP Australia are seeking feedback on whether to change the current prosecution system for trade marks, from a 15-month acceptance deadline with unlimited responses in that time, to shorter 2-month response deadlines, capped at 3 iterations. Since I have used …
Are thousands of removal actions actually invalid?
It has been an absolute pleasure this week to deep dive into the intersection between ss 92 (4) (b) and 93 (2) of the Trade Marks Act this week, with some of the best and brightest at IP Australia’s trade …
Trade marks and the new AML laws
Anti-money laundering laws are on everyone’s mind at the moment. Here are some of the questions the law changes raise in the trade mark space: 1) If the AML changes are aimed at enhancing ownership transparency, will IP Australia require …
Trade mark application or underworld communication?
I came across a new firm today, which I will not name. This one is the address for service for 3,282 marks on the Australian trade marks database. A search for the firm name on the TTIPAB list of registered …
Why should I register my trade mark?
Why should I register my trade mark? A company or business name registration does not grant you exclusive rights to your brand name. Trade mark registration with IP Australia is essential. Here are 10 reasons why: 1. Immediate rights It …