Trademark Oppositions
A “trademark opposition” is a process for determining objections to the registration of a trademark application. This article provides an introduction to the trademark opposition process in the form of answers to FAQs.
Series Trademark Applications
In certain circumstances, it’s possible to apply to register two or more variations of your trademark in a single application. This is known as a “series application”. This post explains the basics behind series applications, and why you might want to make one.
US Trademarks: Intent to Use
The US trademark system has particular requirements regarding the intention to use trademarks which should be borne in mind by Australian trade mark owners who are hoping to extend their protection to that country. This post looks at a few of the issues that typically arise for Australian trade mark owners (those using the Madrid Protocol in particular).
Apply early and lock in your trademark priority date
The date on which you file your trademark application can have a significant impact on your rights in relation to other trademark users. As a general rule, the earlier that you file your trade mark application the better.
Procedure for Domain Name Disputes under the auDRP
Domain name disputes in Australia are decided under the .au Dispute Resolution Policy (or the auDRP). This post explains the main steps that are involved in deciding a dispute under this policy, from the commencement of the dispute to the implementation of the decision.
The Concept of “Bad Faith” in Domain Name Disputes
Registrants of “.au” domain names who are unhappy about the use of similar domain names by other traders must be able to show that the other domain names were registered in “bad faith” if they are to use the Dispute Resolution Policy for .au Doman Names (the auDRP). What exactly is bad faith?
Courts vs Arbitration for Domain Name Disputes
Domain name owners who are upset by the registration of another domain name will often have a number of options to resolve a matter. These will include utilising the official .au Dispute Resolution Policy (auDRP) or various actions in court. Which option to choose will depend upon the particular circumstances.
Domain Name Dispute Resolution FAQs
The auDRP or the Australian Domain Dispute Resolution Policy offers a relatively inexpensive way to resolve disputes between domain name owners in the “.au” domain space. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about that policy.
Watch Trademark Registrations Like a Hawk
After you’ve registered your trademark, it’s important to watch out for other traders who might try to register similar marks. IP Australia can’t always be relied upon to prevent other traders from registering similar marks that you would object to.
Who has your keys? Locking Your Domain Names
Making sure that you (and only you) have the passwords and other confidential details relating to your domain name is a good part of keeping your IP secured. A common mistake made by domain name owners is to allow their web site designer or developer to keep these details. This can lead to problems if the relationship breaks down.