AUSTRALASIA
TchenKilTchun [2014] ATMO 28
Applicant applied to register the trade mark LANCASTER in relation to leather goods and belts. An objection was raised by the Trade Marks Office that the trade mark...
Applicant applied to register the trade mark LANCASTER in relation to leather goods and belts. An objection was...
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AUSTRALASIA
What to be aware of when filing a trade mark application
A recent Australian Trade Marks Office decision highlighted the need to not only list the correct goods for a trade mark, but to also list the goods in the...
A recent Australian Trade Marks Office decision highlighted the need to not only list the correct goods for a...
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Apple Inc [2014] ATMO 24
Apple’s recent application for THUNBERBOLT faced several citation objections.  After several submissions these objections were whittled down to just one, THUNDERBOLT held in the name of Independent Gaming Pty...
Apple’s recent application for THUNBERBOLT faced several citation objections.  After several submissions these objections were whittled down to just...
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AUSTRALASIA
Breakthrough on private label goods – What does it mean for brand owners?
In November 2013, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) announced that it had reached an agreement with Australia’s two largest supermarket retailers, Coles and Woolworths, on the terms...
In November 2013, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) announced that it had reached an agreement with Australia’s...
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AUSTRALASIA
Gregory Paul Roebuck v News Limited [2014] ATMO 19
News Limited, having progressively filing a body of evidence, was able to obtain registration of its trade mark CARSGUIDE after five adverse reports refusing the registration under section 41. ...
News Limited, having progressively filing a body of evidence, was able to obtain registration of its trade mark CARSGUIDE...
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AUSTRALASIA
Dick Smith Investments Pty Ltd v Roger John Ramsey [2014] ATMO 16
Dick Smith held Australian Trade Mark Registration No. 811789 for OZEMITE. Roger John Ramsey and another hold Australian Trade Mark Registration No. 874833 for AUSSIE MITE. Both trade marks cover ‘spreads’...
Dick Smith held Australian Trade Mark Registration No. 811789 for OZEMITE. Roger John Ramsey and another hold Australian Trade Mark...
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AUSTRALASIA
Western Australian Land Authority [2014] ATMO 10
This case was an ex parte hearing following an adverse report for the Trade Marks Office examiner. The Applicant is known by the name LandCorp, and is the...
This case was an ex parte hearing following an adverse report for the Trade Marks Office examiner. The...
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AUSTRALASIA
OMS Investments Inc. v DuluxGroup Australia Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 9
Dulux Group applied to register WEED ‘N’ FEED for a range of goods including fertilisers and fungicides.  The trade mark was originally accepted for registration on the basis of...
Dulux Group applied to register WEED ‘N’ FEED for a range of goods including fertilisers and fungicides.  The trade...
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AUSTRALASIA
Roger Maier v Asos Plc [2014] ATMO 7
ASOS, a UK clothier, applied for registration of the ASOS word mark for goods and services in Classes 3, 18, 25 and 35. The applicant has operated in Australia since...
ASOS, a UK clothier, applied for registration of the ASOS word mark for goods and services in Classes 3,...
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AUSTRALASIA
National Health Call Centre Network Ltd [2014] ATMO 6
The Australian Government’s National Health Call Centre Network applied to register the trade mark NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTORY for a range of goods and services in Classes 9, 16,...
The Australian Government’s National Health Call Centre Network applied to register the trade mark NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTORY for...
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AUSTRALASIA
Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. v Jason Marks [2014] ATMO 3
Jason Marks applied for the trade mark INSPERESSO in respects of classes 11, 30, 35, 37, and 43, being services and goods related to the supply of coffee. Registration...
Jason Marks applied for the trade mark INSPERESSO in respects of classes 11, 30, 35, 37, and 43, being...
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