Why your WIPO TradeMark registration in Australia might be invalid
The International Trademark system administered by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) provides an easy process of filing trademark applications in Madrid Protocol countries. Not
Read MoreTrade Mark tips from EAGLEGATE
Trade Mark Tips – Controlling Use EAGLEGATE’s trade mark tips advert has been published on 4KQ. Listen to the trade mark tips below – if
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To VB or not to VB – that is the trademark question
Ask any Aussie what the letters VB mean and chances are they would not think of former Spice Girl warbler Victoria Beckham. However in her
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The Fall of MOTHERLAND – Energy Beverages LLC Loses Trade Marks
Energy Beverages LLC (EB) – the owner of the MOTHER line of energy drinks – recently lost its appeal against the Trade Marks Registrar’s decision
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The Dangers of Effective Service in Federal Court Matters
When is an address for service not an address for service Effective service is a critical step in litigation and the recent decision in Freshfood Holdings
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Reverse Cybersquatting IS A DOMAIN NAME WORTH A MAGIC $1M
Townsville’s Jeff Geaney purchased the domain magicmillions.com two-and-a-half years ago from an American company for about $2500. He is now open to offers to sell
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Puma Loses Trade Mark ‘CAT’ Fight
Caterpillar Inc (Caterpillar), the world’s largest heavy equipment manufacturer, has successfully appealed against the Trade Marks Registrar’s decision to dismiss its opposition to Puma SE’s
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Puma Loses ProCat Trade Mark: Full Federal Court Confirms
In October 2021, we analysed the Federal Court’s decision in Caterpillar Inc v Puma SE [2021] FCA 1014, in which Justice O’Bryan refused the registration of Puma SE’s PROCAT
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Opportunistic Rivals Can’t Adopt Re-Branded Trade Marks
With multiple brands renaming, opportunistic traders may be tempted to adopt the name of a disused Trade Mark. But the result for the opportunistic trader
Read MoreThe New Age of Trade Mark infringement defences in Australia
A cautionary tale for trade mark holders in Australia- there’s a new trend in legal cases to bring a cross claim to declare the trade
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