Posts in Trade Marks & Branding
Establishing Control: Authorised Use of TMs

When a trademark owner allows another person (often called a ‘licensee’) to use the trademark, the rights of both the owner and the licensee can turn on whether or not the licensee is an ‘authorised user’ as defined in the Trade Marks Act 1995. In this article we examine the concept of ‘authorised use’ of trademarks: what it is, why it’s important, and how to prove it.

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Trademark Oppositions

After trademarks have been accepted for registration by IP Australia, this fact is advertised in the Official Trade Marks Journal. This triggers a two month period known as the ‘Opposition Period’ in which others have a right to oppose to the registration of the trademark. In this article, we give answers to some frequently asked questions about trademark oppositions.

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What is a Trademark?

Trademarks perform a specific branding function: they distinguish the goods or services of one trader from those provided by its competitors. In this article, we look at the role played by trademarks, and provide some real world examples of different types of trademarks which have been registered in Australia.

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