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Trade Mark Registration in the Pacific Islands
There have been a number of changes to the legislation in various countries in the South Pacific over the last 12 months including new Trade Marks Acts in Vanuatu...
There have been a number of changes to the legislation in various countries in the South Pacific over the...
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Business Sales and Purchases
The purchase or sale of a business involves many considerations. A key issue for both buyers and sellers is whether that business has adequate protection for intellectual property. Every business...
The purchase or sale of a business involves many considerations. A key issue for both buyers and sellers is...
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How attorneys shop online!
With the holiday season approaching, consumers in Australia and around the world are turning to online retailers to fill their shopping baskets. However, organisations such as the International Trademark Association...
With the holiday season approaching, consumers in Australia and around the world are turning to online retailers to fill...
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JT International SA v Commonwealth [2012] HCA 43
On 5 October 2012, the High Court of Australia handed down written reasons, following orders made on 15 August 2012 in favour of the defendant in each of JT...
On 5 October 2012, the High Court of Australia handed down written reasons, following orders made on 15 August...
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New Zealand Trade Marks Law Update
It has been announced by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (“IPONZ”) that the Madrid Protocol will come into force in New Zealand on 10 December 2012. New...
It has been announced by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (“IPONZ”) that the Madrid Protocol will come...
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Lonsdale Australia Limited v Paul’s Retail Pty Ltd & Anor [2012] FCA 584
The Federal Court recently handed down a decision of much importance to importers, providing room for trade mark owners to prevent sales of products bearing their marks in certain...
The Federal Court recently handed down a decision of much importance to importers, providing room for trade mark owners...
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Trade Mark Official Fee Changes at IP Australia
IP Australia has recently announced changes to the official fees payable for various trade mark matters to encourage use of IP Australia's "approved means" for filing of applications and...
IP Australia has recently announced changes to the official fees payable for various trade mark matters to encourage use...
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Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill received Royal Assent from the Governor General on 15 April 2012. The amendments relating to the Trade Marks Act 1995...
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill received Royal Assent from the Governor General on 15 April...
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