IP Australia proposes some welcome trade mark reforms
On 3 March 2026, IP Australia released a consultation paper inviting feedback on its...
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Why trade mark protection is so important for start-ups and SMEs
When starting a new business or running an existing one, there are a million and one...
Where does the value in your wine brand lie?
In the wine industry… we all create brands and then use them on our labels to distinguish...
Important changes to how some goods and services are classified in 2026
The 13th edition of the Nice Classification came into force on 1st January 2026. The Nice...
Are Two UBERS One Too Many?
In a recent New Zealand High Court decision, Uber Group, a Northland company, offering...
MANUKA DOCTOR and MANUKA MEDIC - confusingly similar trade marks?
MANUKA DOCTOR and MANUKA MEDIC - confusingly similar trade marks?Recently, in New...
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If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen...
It’s rare to have all of your professional and personal interests collide so...
Proper Usage of your Important Trade Marks
Don’t Let Them Become the Generic or Descriptive Name for your Product! The market in New...
JONAH LOMU's Widow Resolves Dispute with Executor of Lomu Estate
Following a protracted legal dispute Nadene Lomu has reached a resolution with the estate...
IP Australia Releases 2025 Report on Intellectual Property Trends
It’s out! IP Australia has just released the 2025 report on the latest trends in...