Our second episode of Trade Mark News was published by Legalwise Seminars today. See: https://legalwiseseminars.com.au/insights/trade-mark-news-with-hayley-tarr-episode-2-familiar-brand-names-unexpected-applicants/ And the transcript for those who prefer to read: This week, we have seen the filing of a couple of seemingly familiar brand names by unexpected applicants. …
Trade Mark News – Fascinating insight from the trade marks database
We are thrilled that Legalwise will be publishing a series of videos called Trade Mark News with Hayley Tarr, during which I summarise some of the interesting patterns emerging from the Australian trade marks database in previous weeks. Legalwise released …
A few of the logos we are proud to have on our docket:
Please join me and the onPlatinum team on 9 August to discuss all things trade marks.
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 …
Hayley’s interview on The Boutique Lawyer Show: Living locally, practising globally
Read the article Lawyers Weekly published about Tarr Law here. Click play below to listen to Hayley’s recent interview on Lawyers Weekly’s podcast The Boutique Lawyer Show:
What do Yeezy Foam Runners have in common with Beanie Babies and Cryptocurrencies?
Market forces set value independent of actual tangible worth. Therein lies the profit margin. Occasionally the value bares such little correlation to the worth that it creates a case study for brand owners. How can we achieve this for our …
Do you know where the companies you support are heading?
NETFLIX has an Australian trade mark registration for “essential oils… cosmetics…suntan lotion…bubble bath”? Would you buy NETFLIX brand lipstick, or mascara, or nail polish, or shampoo, or deodorant? They seem to think you might, and have registered the brand name …
Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC v Bega Cheese Limited [2020] FCAFC 65 (Kraft v Bega) – How many registered trade marks does this case invalidate?
Consider this very common scenario: 1. a trade mark is coined and used by entity A, 2. it is decided the trade mark should be registered, 3. an IP holding company is to own the registration, 4. the trade mark …
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To celebrate its formation, Tarr Law is offering all new clients a free 30 minute consultation on any intellectual property issue. Contact Tarr Law today to get the help you need with your brand, invention, design, plant variety or artistic …