Rubik’s Cube Loses Trade Mark Battle

18 11 2016

The European Court of Justice has held that the shape of the iconic Rubik’s Cube cannot be  protected by a trade mark.  Since its invention in 1974 by Ernő Rubik,

Full Article

What Happens to Privacy Laws When Your Online Data Crosses International Shores?

25 10 2016

Picture this: you are a business with your headquarters based in Australia. This is where all the sales, marketing, accounting and operations occur. However, you have a b

Full Article

The Scotch Whisky Trade Mark Wars

24 10 2016

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has successfully registered a certification trade mark for ‘Scotch Whisky’ in Taiwan. The registration of the certification mark w

Full Article

Official Trade Marks Office Fees Change

13 10 2016

With effect from 10 October 2016, the Australian Trade Marks Office has changed its trade mark fees. Local Changes The changes include: • The removal of the Trade

Full Article

Why there is no iWatch

06 10 2016

In a world full of iPhones, iPads and iMacs, Swiss watchmaker, Swatch, has successfully partially opposed Apple’s attempt to trade mark “iWatch” in the UK. In Ma

Full Article

Trade Mark Battle Over Manuka Honey

08 09 2016

A trade mark battle is looming over “MANUKA HONEY” as Australian and New-Zealand beehive owners prepare to fight over the valuable mark. Manuka honey is known

Full Article

The importance of Chinese trade mark registration

08 08 2016

Trade mark registration and Brand protection should always be a top business priority and this is especially true for companies looking to expand their activities to Chin

Full Article

Own Name Defence to Trademark Infringement

27 07 2016

A trademark battle over the term “Flexopack” has provided useful insights into the “Own Name” Defence contained under Section 122(1)(a) of the Trade Marks Act.

Full Article

Brexit and its impact on UK and EU trade mark rights

26 07 2016

Last month the UK voted to leave the European Union, leaving many questions unanswered about how this will affect existing EU trade mark rights and their enforceability i

Full Article

What is Reverse Domain Name Hijacking ?

19 07 2016

The term Reverse Domain Name Hijacking or RDNH is becoming more prevalent as the cost and availability of valuable domain names makes them less attainable. What is Rever

Full Article

Need an expert law firm
you can trust to help with registering a trademark?

Contact us today for a free 30 minute consultation for your expert legal advice today

Get your Free Consultation

Some of the clients we have worked with