Brand Aid
A generic trade mark, a genericized trade mark or proprietary eponym, is a trade mark that has become the generic name for, or synonymous with, a general class of...
A generic trade mark, a genericized trade mark or proprietary eponym, is a trade mark that has become the...
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Christmas Trade Marks
A lot of traders "cash in" at Christmas time by labelling their products with Christmas-related words or Christmas-themed logos.  Most do this without giving any thought whether they might...
A lot of traders "cash in" at Christmas time by labelling their products with Christmas-related words or Christmas-themed logos. ...
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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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