Trade mark protection is the key to securing the brands and images that distinguish a company from its competitors. Spruson & Ferguson’s team of highly qualified trade mark attorneys has the experience to help our clients successfully protect their brand and image. We offer a comprehensive range of trade mark services including:

  • Advice on brand creation and meeting trade mark registration requirements in Australia and overseas
  • Filing of trade mark applications locally and internationally, including via the Madrid Protocol
  • Prosecution of trade mark applications, including appearance at hearings
  • Defending actions for trade mark removal
  • Acting in opposition proceedings
  • Trade mark clearance, searching and watching services
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Singapore, Singapore
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Amy Chan
Principal, Director Malaysia, Trade Marks Practice Group Leader Asia
Trade Marks
+65 6333 7200 amy.chan@spruson.com
Amy manages the global trade mark portfolios of foreign and multinational clients from a wide range of industries. To this end, she regularly assists clients in conducting clearance searches,…
Amy manages the global trade mark portfolios of foreign and multinational clients from a wide range of industries. To…
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Hong Kong, China
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Charis Lam
Principal
Trade Marks
+852 2161 9999 charis.lam@spruson.com
Charis holds a Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is qualified as a solicitor in Hong Kong. Charis has experience in trade…
Charis holds a Juris Doctor and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is…
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Trade Marks Guide for Australia
Trade Marks Guide for Australia
The Spruson & Ferguson Trade Marks Guide for Australia provides a comprehensive overview of trade marks and their place in the commercial world.
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Latest News & Insights
Changes to trade mark fees in Australia | What brand owners need to know
As highlighted in recent announcements, IP Australia is set to implement significant changes to its fees and allowance schedule, including trade mark opposition fees, starting from 1 October 2024….
As highlighted in recent announcements, IP Australia is set to implement significant changes to its fees and allowance schedule,…
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IP Australia’s Indigenous Knowledge Panel pilot – a regime change for trade marks containing Indigenous Knowledge? 
Signalling a fundamental shift in the way traditional knowledge is viewed, recognised and protected, the landmark World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated…
Signalling a fundamental shift in the way traditional knowledge is viewed, recognised and protected, the landmark World Intellectual Property…
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Protecting your brand from counterfeits
In January 2024, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released a robust study to assess the economic impact of counterfeiting in sales and employment in the clothing (including footwear),…
In January 2024, the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) released a robust study to assess the economic impact of…
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IP Australia releases 2024 Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia has released the twelfth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report 2024 (the Report) which presents key movements in IP statistics and explores the links between innovation,…
IP Australia has released the twelfth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report 2024 (the Report) which presents key…
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