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Trademark Law Update: Seven Network v 7-Eleven – Key Ruling on Non-Use and Limits of Brand Protection Background Seven Network (Operations) Limited owned Australian Trade Mark Registration No. 1769933 for 7NOW, filed on 10 June 2016. The registration covered: Class 9: computer software, downloadable applications, and related goods Class 35: advertising, promotion, retail and wholesale […]

Trademark Registration through WIPO Trademark registration plays a crucial role in protecting the distinctiveness and goodwill associated with a brand or business. While trademarks can be registered nationally, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) offers a valuable avenue for international trademark protection. Trademark registration is the process of securing legal protection for a trademark by […]

Patent Registration Process in Australia: Quick Guide Applying for a patent is typically the first step to protect your intellectual property (IP). The patent registration process in Australia can be lengthy and costly, especially if there are disputes or you fail to follow the appropriate steps.  However once successful, a patent grant in Australia protects […]

Copyright and Fair Use in Australia: How to safeguard Creativity and Innovation Copyright is a kind of Intellectual Property Right that grants exclusive rights to the creators of original works. It serves as a means of protecting and rewarding creative endeavours, ensuring that creators have control over how their works are used and distributed. Under […]

Potential Challenges during and after the filing of Trademark Application A trademark application is a formal request filed with the appropriate government authority to seek legal protection for a trademark. A trademark is a distinctive sign, symbol, logo, word, phrase, or combination thereof that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services of one […]

In-N-Out Burger causes In-N-Out of Business Despite not having a location in Australia, the popular US fast food business In-N-Out Burger occasionally hosts highly successful one-day-only popup events there that draw eager local foodies and hours of long queues. Background In-N-Out Aussie Burger, a Queensland-based company that offers burgers and chips via UberEats, Menulog, and […]