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A trade mark is registered with the relevant government authority in each country.  In Australia ...

In Australia, brands can be protected under the consumer laws (Australian Consumer Law) and under...

New Edition of Nice Classification – Effective 1 January 2024

On 1 January 2024, a new version of the 12th Edition of the International Classification of Goods...

A Guide to Registering a Trademark in Australia: Simple Steps for Business Protection

In the dynamic landscape of business, safeguarding your brand is paramount. One effective way to ...

International trade mark licences - beware of registration requirements in some countries

A trademark license is a formal agreement entered into between the owner of a trademark (referred...

New 12th edition of the nice classification - 1 January 2023

In October 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) made an ann...

China copyright for startups

Copyright plays a pivotal role in the realm of intellectual property, providing essential protect...

Trade marks 101 - your questions answered

Is Trademark Registration Necessary to Safeguard My Brand?

In Australia, ...

What is “get-up” and how do I protect it?

In the realm of IP law, the term get-up or trade dress encompasses the visual i...

Use it or lose it - an update on how to avoid non-use removal actions in Australia

In a previous article, we emphasized the significance of correctly utilizing trademarks to preven...

International trademark protection - the “why, how, and when”

Why is it important to safeguard your trademark internationally?

First an...

Copyright registration in China - a powerful tool

What is Copyright?

Copyright serves as a facet of intellectual property s...