TMs for TLDs: Can descriptive domain names be registered as trade marks?
Earlier this year, the United States Court of Appeals ruled in the case of Bookings.com B.V. v US Patent &…
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Intellectual Property, Technology and Media Newsletter – March 2019
Welcome to our Newsletter, bringing you the latest in Intellectual Property, Technology and Media Law news. HWL Ebsworth has seen…
Blockchain: Potential technology shake-up for the Australian property market
For the past few years, blockchain has been touted as the potentially revolutionising technology within the financial sector. Now, there…
New $28 million startup fund for entrepreneurs in South Australia
The Research, Commercialisation and Startup Fund (RCSF) is the South Australian Government’s (SA Government) new $28 million assistance program for…
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…
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…