Applying for Trademark Protection Internationally

25th June 2016 - ADMIN

Generally, filing and registering a trademark in your home country, grants you protection in that jurisdiction and no more. Consequently, trademark protection in your home jurisdiction does not prevent another person from filing the same trade mark as yours overseas. You do therefore need to consider global registration if your business is expanding overseas. Global […]

Productivity Commission Delivers Intellectual Property Report

30th April 2016 - ADMIN

Extensive Changes Recommended The Productivity Commission has released a draft report (600 pages) on 29 April 2016 examining Australia’s intellectual property arrangements and making recommendations. The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. It’s expressed role is to help governments make […]

Led Zeppelins Stairway to Heaven – Jury to decide Copyright

21st April 2016 - Lara Alexandra

Led Zeppelin will face a jury trial to decide whether the opening chords of their 1971 classic “Stairway to Heaven” was copied. The question is: Did they nick some of the most recognisable opening notes in rock history? U.S. District Judge Gary Klausner of the Central District of California dismissed Led Zeppelin’s motion for summary […]

BioSecurity Confidential – Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in Town

17th April 2016 - Lara Alexandra

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have jetted into the Gold Coast this morning ahead of a court hearing in relation to the importation of their dogs Boo and Pistol. It is believed that the couple touched down on Australian soil at Coolangatta Airport sometime this morning following a flight from the United States aboard their […]

Registering your Trade Mark through the Madrid Protocol

14th April 2016 - ADMIN

You should start to think about registering your trademarks in other countries as you expand your brand. One way of doing this is through the the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks. The Madrid System applies among members of the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks 1891 or the Protocol Relating […]

EVENT | 7th April, 2016 | ADMIN

Commonwealth Games Countdown

The Early Risers Gold Coast Women in business celebrated the two year countdown to the Commonwealth Games with breakfast at the Sofitel Gold Coast in Broadbeach, joined by GOLDOC Chairman Nigel Chamier, city leaders and athletes. Two Years to Go! GC2018 is the most inclusive Games ever First time Beach Volleyball has been included The […]

The Top 20 Feel Good Trademarks of All Time

30th March 2016 - Gail Butler

How do you make people feel good with a trademark? And, how do you come up with a great slogan for your business? McDonald’s recently filed a new trademark in the United States for the slogan “the Simpler the Better”. The trademark was filed on 4 March 2016 in class 43, claiming “Restaurant Services”. A […]

Are your Trademarks Registered?

21st March 2016 - Lara Alexandra

Top 10 Benefits – Why you should file to register your trademark Registration serves as evidence of ownership of your trademark You get the exclusive right to use the trademark and prevent others from using it It provides a valuable defence to allegations of trademark infringement from others It deters competitors from using or trying […]

Trademarks : Celebrity Dish on Kylie vs Kylie

17th March 2016 - Lara Alexandra

Kylie Minogue started opposition proceedings against Kylie Jenner after Ms Jenner made an application to trademark her name in the United States through her company Kylie Jenner Inc. Ms Jenner filed an application on 1 April 2015, making a claim in class 35 for advertising services which promote the brands, goods and services of others […]

Opening of W3IP Law

15th January 2016 - ADMIN

We are very pleased to announce the opening of W3IP Law. Our new office is in Southport’s premier building ‘Kay House’ which is conveniently located at the northern end of the CBD, corner of Short and Scarborough Streets with a G:link station close by. Our office address is Suite 3 Kay House, 35 – 39 Scarborough […]

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