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Blockchain is a technology that is built on Bitcoin and powers the world’s first decentralized currency. This type of technology is described as immutable, transparent, anonymous and decentralized. It is decentralized through the use of peer-to-peer technology to send payments or data between entities without the involvement of a bank or other financial institution. There […]
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The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (the ‘Act’) entered into force on 1 January 2019 and its aim is to combat modern slavery in global supply chains. Modern slavery describes situations of serious exploitation and can include situations of human trafficking, slavery, servitude, forced labour, debt bondage, forced marriage and child labour. It describes situations […]
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What Is A Series Trade Mark Application? A trade mark is a business’ most valuable marketing tool. It is a way of identifying a business, its products, and/ or services from another business, product, or service in the market. Businesses most commonly use their brand names or logo as their trade marks. However, there are […]
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“God holds the copyright, as the sole author of life.” ― Gift Gugu Mona Visual brand elements such as logos are protected under the law of copyright and also trade mark law. Copyright consists of exclusive rights to do acts in Australia with respect to a work for the duration of copyright in that creation. A […]
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The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct (the ‘Code’) serves as a voluntary guideline for grocery retailers and wholesalers in relation to their dealings with suppliers. In 2015, the Australian Government prescribed the Code into law under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. The purpose of the Code is to ensure that signatories do not […]
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We live in a world where a “tap” or a “click” can make a big impact. Social media and technology have made it possible for you to show intimate details of your life to millions of people. Images of “#wokeuptoday”, #FOTD or food of the day, mommy goals, where you are spending your vacation and […]
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Traditionally, recipes are either passed down to the next generation or shared between households, chefs and cooks. But what if you are engaged in the business of selling food using your own version of a special recipe passed down to you? Obtaining a patent for a recipe is possible. However, your recipe has to pass […]
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In 2019, IP Australia conducted reviews of its fee schedules in consultation with various stakeholders. The results of the extensive, 19-month review were finalised and released on 7 August 2020. IP Australia announced that the updated fee schedules will apply commencing 12 AM AEST on 1 October 2020. The new fees will impact charges payable […]
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The primary function of a trade mark is to designate the origin of products and services so that your customers can reliably find products and services. A business, whether it be for products, for services, or both, needs to have a name because it is a sign as to how we identify a brand. Of […]
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A trade mark is a way for customers to recognize your unique product or service from your competitors. A trade mark is not just ‘a logo’, it is your brand. It can be in the form of a letter, word, phrase, number, sound, shape, smell, logo, movement, picture, aspect of packaging, or a combination of […]
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