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As more Australian businesses begin selling internationally through e-commerce, franchising, distribution partnerships, or physical expansion—protecting your brand overseas has never been more important. If you plan to enter or trade within the United Kingdom, registering your trademark with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) is essential. This guide explains how the process works specifically for Australian businesses, including key differences from Australian pract

In today’s competitive market, trade secrets are among the most valuable assets a business can have. These secrets can include formulas, processes, designs, or any confidential information that gives a company an edge over competitors. Protecting these secrets is crucial to maintaining your business’s unique position and long-term success. This article explores practical ways to safeguard your trade secrets and ensure they remain confidential. Understanding Trade Secrets and

Protecting your brand is essential for any business. When another person or company begins using a name, logo, slogan, or other branding that is confusingly similar to yours, it can create immediate risks—lost customers, reputation damage, and dilution of the value you’ve worked hard to build. One of the most effective early steps in stopping trademark misuse is issuing a cease and desist notice. But when should you send one? And how do you do it properly to avoid making the

The United States is one of the most attractive and lucrative markets for Australian businesses. Whether you're exporting products, selling online through Amazon or Shopify, licensing your brand, or planning a physical presence in the US, protecting your brand is essential. But, your Australian trademark does not protect you in the United States. This article explains aspects Australian businesses need to know about registering a trademark in the United States. Why You Need

Expanding into overseas markets—whether through exporting, e-commerce, franchising, manufacturing, or licensing—offers enormous opportunities for Australian businesses. But there’s one critical step many businesses overlook, an Australian trademark does not protect your brand overseas. If you begin selling internationally without proper protection, you risk losing your brand name, logo, or product identity in other markets — and in some countries, someone may even register y

Protecting your ideas, creations, and innovations is essential in today’s competitive world. Intellectual property (IP) represents the value of your unique work, and without proper safeguards, it can be copied, stolen, or misused. This guide will walk you through practical steps to secure your IP and ensure your rights are respected.

In Australia, employers usually own copyright in works created by employees during their job, under the Copyright Act 1968. However, exceptions apply, especially with contractors or unclear job roles. Clear contracts and IP clauses help prevent disputes and protect business interests.

Copyright infringement in Australia occurs when protected works are used without permission. This includes copying music, images, or text. Know the rules to avoid legal risk and respect creators’ rights.

Intellectual property (IP) encompasses the creations of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols,...

The common law tort of passing off is a legal action designed to address the situation where there is a wrongful use by person “A” of...

Use of the hashtag symbol (#) in social media and relationship to Intellectual Property

Did you know that in Australia Business Name registration with ASIC does not provide any proprietary rights in the name, only...

When applying to register a trademark there are a number of issues to consider

Intellectual property, such as, a trademark can form a significant asset of a business and be a key element of product or service...

If you operate a Business in Australia and have registered one or more trade marks for trade mark protection in Australia, it is...

Notwithstanding that a trade mark owner may have registered a mark in Australia, registration on its own is not sufficient to ensure the...