Mastronardi Produce Ltd [2013] ATMO 83
The applicant applied to register its trade mark ZIMA in relation to tomatoes in Class 31. The application was objected to by the Trade Marks Office on the grounds of...
The applicant applied to register its trade mark ZIMA in relation to tomatoes in Class 31. The application was objected...
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Russell Brands LLC v Christopher Russell [2013] ATMO 81
Mr Russell’s application for the below trade mark for clothing in Class 25 was opposed by Russell Brands LLC, the owner of the RUSSELL ATHLETIC brand and trade marks. The...
Mr Russell’s application for the below trade mark for clothing in Class 25 was opposed by Russell Brands LLC,...
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Australian Trade Marks Office’s Fusion on INN Stems
The Australian Trade Marks Office has, in recent years, taken a very strict approach with regard to pharmaceutical trade marks that include a word having an INN stem. ...
The Australian Trade Marks Office has, in recent years, taken a very strict approach with regard to pharmaceutical trade...
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Colour trade marks – still difficult to register
Under Australian trade mark law, a colour or combination of colours may be registered as a trade mark. However, a recent decision by the Trade Marks Office highlights some...
Under Australian trade mark law, a colour or combination of colours may be registered as a trade mark. However,...
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India raises bar for pharmaceutical patents
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investments, particularly for Western pharmaceutical companies.
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and one of the most attractive destinations for...
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Can I trade mark my business idea
People often have good business ideas, and quite naturally want to protect them. It is an oft quoted fundamental of copyright law that copyright protects an expression of an idea,...
People often have good business ideas, and quite naturally want to protect them. It is an oft quoted fundamental of...
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Australian Trade marks – register and forget right? Wrong!
IP IN DEPTH A trade mark, once registered, remains in force for 10 years from the filing date of the application. The registration can be renewed indefinitely upon the payment...
IP IN DEPTH A trade mark, once registered, remains in force for 10 years from the filing date of the...
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EBAY successful in opposition against TRADIEBAY
eBay Inc. has successfully opposed an application to register TRADIEBAY as a trade mark in respect of goods and services that included paper, cardboard and goods made from these...
eBay Inc. has successfully opposed an application to register TRADIEBAY as a trade mark in respect of goods and...
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