A three-dimensional shape is registrable as a trade mark if it meets the requirements of the Trade Marks Act. Shapes may be capable of...

Cybersquatting occurs when someone registers a domain name which includes a brand to confuse consumers or to make a profit from the...

A trade mark registration can be revoked if it is over 5 years old and the trade mark hasn't been used by the owner (or an authorised...

You can the improve your website's ranking on Google by: Search Engine Marketing ("SEM"). This involves purchasing keywords from Google...

If you are not the first entity to use a particular trade mark in Australia, then you are not the owner of that trade mark and your...

If you have any prospect of business in China, it is wise to register your mark there before your business associates or competitors do...

If you registered your trade mark over 3 years ago, and you haven't used it in the course of trade for 3 years, then a competitor could...

A trade mark has to be distinctive in order to function as a trade mark. It cannot contain terms which traders generally use to describe...

Many people think its a good idea to use descriptive terms in their trade marks to help consumers understand the nature of their...

Without the infringing goods, or some direct evidence of infringement, a court will not be able to make a finding of trade mark...

"Grey goods" are genuine goods imported into Australia by someone other than the trade mark owner or an authorised licensee. This is...

Short answer: definitely not. Why? Because it's difficult to stop others from using them. A case in point is the PERSIAN FETTA trade...