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Could your well-used trade mark be removed for 'non-use'?

The registered owner of a trade mark is not always the company actually using the trade mark. Depending on your…

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Possible new strategy for having a trade mark application accepted for registration

The recent Federal Court decision Red Energy Pty Limited v Registrar of Trade Marks [2018] FCA 1149 gives hope to…

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Further proposed amendments to Intellectual Property legislation in Australia

In addition to the Intellectual Property Laws Amendments (Productivity Commission Response Part 1 and Other Measures) Bill 2018 (Cth), IP…

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A rose by any other name (may still infringe copyright)

A common misconception of copyright law is that as long as you change a certain percentage of the original design,…

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EMDG grants for IP expenses

Clients should be aware of a grant available for trade mark and patent expenses. Australian businesses who export overseas may…

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South Australia joins the nation in providing greater protection for journalists

The South Australian Government recently passed the Evidence (Journalists) Amendment Bill 2018, providing greater protection to journalists and enabling them…

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