Trade Marks Archives - Page 33 of 57

AUSTRALASIA

18th Apr 2016

K-TEC, INC v HEALTHY FOODS, LLC [2016] ATMO 4

K-Tec opposed the registration of the mark in the name of Healthy Foods covering electric food processors in Class 7. This matter, however, concerned the application by the opponent to...

K-Tec opposed the registration of the mark in the name of Healthy Foods covering electric food processors in Class...

AUSTRALASIA

17th Apr 2016

Are you serious…? 5 essential things to consider before launching a trade mark opposition

I am a Trade Marks Attorney. One of the most interesting aspects of my job is trade mark opposition work. These are disputes over whether or not trade marks...

I am a Trade Marks Attorney. One of the most interesting aspects of my job is trade mark opposition...

15th Apr 2016

India Update: Trade mark applications back on track as abandonment order halted

Following our report in regard to the abandonment of thousands of trade mark registrations by the Indian Trade Mark Registry, there has been a welcome development this week with...

Following our report in regard to the abandonment of thousands of trade mark registrations by the Indian Trade Mark...

6th Apr 2016

Ensuring your Trade Mark Applications in India are not Abandoned – Ongoing Developments

In an attempt to clear the trademark application backlog at the Indian Trademark Office, on 29 March 2016 the Indian Trademark Registry abandoned approximately 200,000 applications and 20,000 oppositions....

In an attempt to clear the trademark application backlog at the Indian Trademark Office, on 29 March 2016 the...

AUSTRALASIA

3rd Mar 2016

What is the difference between a trade marks attorney and a solicitor?

I am often asked what is a trade marks attorney, and is it a type of solicitor? The short answer is that a trade marks attorney is someone who has...

I am often asked what is a trade marks attorney, and is it a type of solicitor? The short answer...

15th Feb 2016

Intellectual Property Issues for Business Owners Who Intend on Selling their Business

One of the most important steps a business owner can take with respect to its IP is to identify IP that it owns and uses. Even if there is...

One of the most important steps a business owner can take with respect to its IP is to identify...

AUSTRALASIA

12th Feb 2016

IP and the Perils of Social Media

Businesses are embracing social media in droves. It’s free, it lets you promote the name of your brand and business, it lets you tell customers about your goods...

Businesses are embracing social media in droves. It’s free, it lets you promote the name of your brand...

5th Jan 2016

“Genuine Use” of a Trade Mark in the EU

A European Community Trade Mark (CTM) provides a simple and cost-effective means for trade mark owners to protect their trade marks in all EU member countries with a single...

A European Community Trade Mark (CTM) provides a simple and cost-effective means for trade mark owners to protect their...

AUSTRALASIA

23rd Dec 2015

Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. Pty Ltd v Australian Armaco Pty Ltd [2015] ATMO 107

The four trade marks below were applied for by Australian Armaco covering beverages in Class 32 and opposed by Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs. The opponent pressed section 41 on...

The four trade marks below were applied for by Australian Armaco covering beverages in Class 32 and opposed by...

AUSTRALASIA

23rd Dec 2015

Health Boutique Pty Ltd v Boom Ideas Pty Ltd [2015] ATMO 104

This matter concerned the opposition by Health Boutique to the registration of the trade mark by Boom Ideas covering teas in Class 5 and 30. The opponent sought to rely...

This matter concerned the opposition by Health Boutique to the registration of the trade mark by Boom Ideas covering...

AUSTRALASIA

23rd Dec 2015

Under Armour, Inc v Anthony James Adaimy [2015] ATMO 98

The application for ARMOUR MOUTHGUARDS covering ‘mouthguards’ filed by Anthony James Adaimy was opposed by Under Armour, Inc. The opponent is the owner of several prior registrations for UNDER ARMOUR,...

The application for ARMOUR MOUTHGUARDS covering ‘mouthguards’ filed by Anthony James Adaimy was opposed by Under Armour, Inc. The opponent...

AUSTRALASIA

23rd Dec 2015

Aldi Foods Pty Ltd v Moroccanoil Israel Ltd [2015] ATMO 97

Aldi Foods opposed the registration of Moroccanoil’s MOROCCANOIL trade mark in respect of hair care products in Class 3. The opponent pressed section 41 at the Hearing on the basis...

Aldi Foods opposed the registration of Moroccanoil’s MOROCCANOIL trade mark in respect of hair care products in Class 3. The...