There has been ongoing uncertainty over whether brand owners who manufacture branded goods in China, but do not sell those products in China, could infringe a Chinese trade mark registration held by a third party in that country.
A recent
Further changes to IP prosecution procedure in the pipeline for Australia
Following the barrage of changes under the “Raising of the Bar” amendments of April 2013, IP Australia have now released another public consultation paper seeking submissions on their proposals to further streamline IP processes. Whilst the proposals are
Top 10 reasons to read the new and improved Brand Protection Blog
For more than two years, the Brand Protection Blog has posted timely information to help you promote and safeguard your brands in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace.
Today we re-launch the Brand Protection Blog with a new look and tools to
Protecting the sports big bucks: Australia’s Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Act 2014 (the Act) effective 1 July 2014
PWC* has estimated that global sports sponsorship will be worth US$45.3 billion in 2015.
Australia has a long history of hosting major sporting events such as the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cup, Cricket World Cup and has also put
Band brands, band break-ups, and bickering in between
It is not something that any loyal music fan wants to hear, but bands, of all shapes, sizes and levels of musical talent, break-up. It is hardly the most optimistic forecast, but it’s one that, realistically, every musician needs to
ACCC v Kingisland Meatworks & Cellars: Food for thought
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the consumer watchdog in Australia, is cracking down on businesses making false and misleading premium claims to obtain a selling advantage. One type of premium claim suggests a product has a perceived quality
Brand owners continue to target parallel importers
A recent case brought by Electrolux in the Federal Court of Australia reflects the trend of brand owners targeting parallel imports of their goods into Australia. Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd v Delap Impex Ltd [2013] FCA 600.
The Federal
Further changes to labeling and packaging for pharmaceutical businesses harmonization of ingredient names by the Therapeutic Goods Administration
In an effort to avoid confusion, the World Health Organization designates a generic name, or International Non-proprietary Name (INN), for each ingredient in medicines. Pharmaceutical companies may then use proprietary names, or trade marks, to distinguish their goods from those