We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Service Portal which offers a number of new exciting options to help us connect and better service our clients. Our new features include: Book an … [Read more...]
Opposition Case Analysis: The Local Business Awards Case
Precedent Productions Pty Ltd v Interested in Business Pty Ltd [2018] ATMO 112 On 16 July 2018, the Australian Trade Marks Office handed down its decision regarding opposition of the following … [Read more...]
New Testimonials Page
Thank you kindly to all the fantastic clients who have contributed to our new Testimonials page so far. We will be putting up further testimonials as they come in but the response so far has been … [Read more...]
New Trademark Protection Packages Introduced!
We are pleased to introduce four new trade mark protection packages which you can read about on our Trademark Registration page. We always endeavour to provide clients with the best options to reflect … [Read more...]
INTA Trade Mark Conference in Seattle, USA
I am happy to be representing YIP at the 140th INTA Trade Mark Conference in Seattle from 19-23 May this year. Looking forward to catching up with old friends and colleagues as well as forging some … [Read more...]
Wine Makers: New Trade Mark Requirements for WET Rebate Eligibility
Recent changes have been made to the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) legislation which outline certain trade mark requirements which … [Read more...]
Major New Directive Issued on Filing of Evidence in Trade Mark Oppositions
A significant new directive has been issued by IP Australia which has a significant effect on how evidence will be managed in trade mark opposition proceedings. The Direction appears to apply to the … [Read more...]
Storm in a Coffee Cup: 10 Tips to Secure Powerful Enforceable Designs
Storm in A Coffee Cup Recently, Australian coffee cup innovators KeepCup launched Federal Court proceedings against Gloria Jean's coffee chain claiming infringement of their certified design rights … [Read more...]
Lessons for David: Some tips for fighting an effective David v Goliath IP battle
Lessons for David "David v Goliath" is a much loved media term to describe legal battles between a deep pockets party (the Goliath) against a less financially equipped adversary (the David). It's … [Read more...]
Hasbro’s Play-Doh Scent Trademark. Why they won’t get it. Any why it’s a good application anyway.
Did you know you can trade mark a scent? We discuss why you might want to and how to do it in this weeks article, comparing the recent Play-Doh Scent Trademark filing with Australia's only registered … [Read more...]