Region: Australia

7NOW dispute: Full Court considers use on website banner

The decision provides useful guidance on what trademark use can be established by use on a banner on a website with links to other pages.

12 June 2024

IP Australia reverses decline in trademark filings, despite fall in Madrid applications

New report reveals that trademark filing activity has resumed growth in Australia after a significant decline in 2022, with foreign applications rising.

23 May 2024

Tennessee signs ELVIS act; Hong Kong reduces IP tax; US introduces AI copyright transparency rules – legislation and policy watch (April 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

23 April 2024

IP office® – how trademark registries protect their own brands to help combat scams

WTR delves into the trademark portfolios of offices around the world to uncover those most active in protecting their own intellectual property.

08 April 2024

Bone to be wild: the key to trademark distinctiveness

The Federal Court confirmed that the mark MELBOURNE BONE AND JOINT CLINIC was not capable of distinguishing the applicant’s services from those of other traders.

27 March 2024

Full Court upholds trademark infringement claim against Redbubble, but overrules damages award

The Full Court found that the primary judge had made an error in awarding nominal damages of A$8,250 because such amount was not nominal.

18 March 2024

Full Federal Court considers use of 3D mark in dishwasher capsule dispute

The finding that use of a three-dimensional trademark was supported by a two-dimensional use is significant.

08 March 2024

Discussions for Rouse to acquire Australia’s QANTM IP at an “early stage”

QANTM IP has confirmed a potential Rouse acquisition could be in the works, but cautioned shareholders against taking action yet.

28 February 2024

Register Tracker Asia-Pacific: September-December 2023

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WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Asia-Pacific registers.

22 February 2024

How an IP head built a culture of female empowerment – starting with a high tea

In this week’s Saturday opinion column, Nutromics' head of intellectual property recalls the event that marked the beginning of a unique women's initiative, and argues that female leaders who are vulnerable can be the best mentors.

17 February 2024