Intellectual Property (IP) Australia published their 2020 edition of the Australian IP Report (the IP Report) on 24 April 2020. The IP Report, which can be accessed here, provides a current overview of the IP sector
Catching up with nationals: Proposal to allow divisional applications for International registrations designating Australia
In January 2019, IP Australia released a draft of proposed amendments to the Trade Marks Regulations 1995 for public consultation.
Consultation time: New Zealand, Europe and geographical indications
The EU wants New Zealand to recognize and protect a list of names for wine, spirits and other products currently protected in the EU as geographical indications.
Are tougher days coming for approval of agribusiness certification trademarks in Australia?
On 22 November 2018 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued its initial assessment of the rules governing use of four certification trade marks in the name of OxoPak Pty Ltd, indicating its intention deny approval for the certification rules, and therefore the trade marks will be denied.