I have had a number of small business start-up’s over the years.  I have had a lot of years of experience and I have learnt some hard lessons in business. The list below of 10 small business tips and useful advice will hopefully give you some help and some direction when starting your own small… Read more »

If you are thinking about international trademarks, your trademark may be vulnerable if it is not registered internationally, regardless of how protected you believe it is. Someone infringing on your trademark in an overseas country can be as devastating to your business as someone opening an identical store to yours in the same street. Filing… Read more »

You have set up a blog, you’ve made some posts, you’ve set up your social media profiles, and after a while you have started to get a loyal following of friends and bloggers.  That’s awesome! Then, once your hits and clicks start climbing, you realise that this could be more than just a hobby, but… Read more »

If you are looking for trademark registration for your company’s intellectual property, you might be asking yourself: do I need a trademark expert? In most cases, the answer is yes. Your trademark professional can also advise you on taking legal action against infringers. Even after you have achieved registration, you expert will continue to assist you:… Read more »

Are you looking for the best information on trademarking a name? Australian Trademark law grants registered trademark holders the exclusive rights to use and protect their intellectual property. Trademarking your business name is an important step in securing your business name and associated equity: your business is built upon your reputation and the more successful… Read more »

Are you wondering How to Trademark a Company Name in Australia? There is a common misconception that having a company’s name registered with ASIC provides that company with proprietary rights to its name. In a strict legal sense, this is untrue. In fact, a registered company name, on its own, may not even be enough to… Read more »

Australian Trademark Registration – The first action to protecting the company’s trademark is always to apply for Australian trademark registration with the Australian trademark office, IP Australia. Most companies have their very own distinct trade mark, like a name or a logo, or collection of words trademark services by which consumers recognise their services. The best strategy to protect… Read more »

One of the most common issues with trademarks and domain names on the internet is their use on websites and in domain names. For instance, an activity known as ‘cybersquatting’ involves somebody registering a domain name which is a registered trademark of somebody else, with the intention of profiting from that trademark’s goodwill. Cybersquatters will often… Read more »

  Are you looking for the best Trademark Registration Services in Australia? A trademark can be defined as a mark or sign used to identify goods or services handled or provided during the course of trade by an individual or organisation. Essentially, trademarks are used to distinguish particular goods amongst the surrounding marketplace: trademarks are… Read more »

By conducting a registered trademark search in Australia, you can discover whether or not your trademark is available for commercial use. It is important that you conduct this Australian trademark search prior to committing valuable company resources to a proposed brand name. A trade mark search will help you to avoid wasting both time and money… Read more »