Breaking up is never easy – Brexit’s final bow
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an EU mark or a UK mark can no longer rely...
This year marks the final milestone of the Brexit trade mark transition.  After 31 December 2025, owners of an...
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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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Spruson & Ferguson recognised in WTR 1000 2024
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to once again be included in World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 2024, with four jurisdiction listings and nine recommended individuals featured.Spruson & Ferguson has...
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to once again be included in World Trademark Review's WTR 1000 2024, with four...
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Time Flies, But Now It Is Easier To Extend
IP Australia has recently announced changes to the standards for obtaining an extension of time for filing evidence of use in opposition matters and removal proceedings. Here’s a quick...
IP Australia has recently announced changes to the standards for obtaining an extension of time for filing evidence of...
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Trade Mark Classification of Virtual Goods and NFTs in Australia
Following on from our recent article regarding NFTs, the complicated relationship with real-world products, and trade marks office practices, on 10 August 2023, IP Australia released new guidance on...
Following on from our recent article regarding NFTs, the complicated relationship with real-world products, and trade marks office practices,...
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Opposition success for Australian Manuka producers in Trans-Tasman tussle
Manuka Honey Appellation Society Incorporated v Australian Manuka Honey Association Limited NZIPOTM 19 (22 May 2023)In “one of the most complex and long running proceedings to have come...
Manuka Honey Appellation Society Incorporated v Australian Manuka Honey Association Limited NZIPOTM 19 (22 May 2023)In “one of...
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Two women, two teenage dreams, one name
Taylor v Killer Queen, LLC (No 5) FCA 364 (21 April 2023) (Katy Perry / Katie Perry)In this case, an Australian fashion designer, Katie Jane Taylor (“Taylor”) succeeded...
Taylor v Killer Queen, LLC (No 5) FCA 364 (21 April 2023) (Katy Perry / Katie Perry)In this...
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Spruson & Ferguson recognised in WTR 1000 2023
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to once again be included in the WTR 1000 2023, with five jurisdiction listings and 10 recommended individuals featured.Spruson & Ferguson has been ranked...
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to once again be included in the WTR 1000 2023, with five jurisdiction listings...
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