Intellectual Property I Baker Love Lawyers Newcastle

Opposing the Registration of a Trade Mark

An opposition to a trade mark is a formal objection to that mark being registered. Parties may choose to oppose a trade mark being registered for a variety of different reasons. For example, they may: believe a trade mark which has been accepted at examination is too similar to their own; or own a registered […]

June 4, 2020
By Sam Lewis
Commercial & Business Law, Intellectual Property
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How are your trade mark applications examined by IP Australia?

Trade mark applications can be confusing, especially when those who wish to assert their Intellectual Property (‘IP’) rights, have prepared their application and performed their due diligence receive an adverse finding report three to six months later by an IP Australia examiner. To better understand the process undertaken by IP Australia examiners in assessing trade […]

Intellectual Property basics – Trademark of a business name

In today’s society the protection of a Company’s intellectual property is becoming more important by the day as companies strive for a competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace. Intellectual property can be a bit of a buzz word however and many people do not understand what intellectual property is and how it can be protected […]

October 12, 2017
By Rebecca Laybutt
Commercial & Business Law, Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property considerations for businesses

What is intellectual property and what are some types of intellectual property? The best way to describe what intellectual property actually is, in a general sense, is to say that it results from someone using their mind or intellect to create something new or original. The issue then flows, what can be done to protect […]

May 4, 2015
By Dean Frith
Commercial & Business Law, Intellectual Property
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Crowdfunding reform must tread a fine line

Have you heard of a product too unique to be funded in the mainstream market? Not so long ago, these ventures often stayed on the drawing board, but now the “crowdfunding” revolution is turning many of them into a reality.

April 16, 2015
By editor
Commercial & Business Law, Intellectual Property
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Trade Marks are vital for business owners intent on developing and protecting business brands

What would happen to your business if a new competitor providing identical services started trading in your locality using a very similar business name, asks intellectual property lawyer ROBERT STARKE. This situation recently transpired for one of Baker Love’s clients, a longstanding and successful business owner. It caused genuine confusion among the public who couldn’t […]

July 1, 2014
By editor
Commercial & Business Law, Intellectual Property
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Using readily-available internet images can cost your business if you have not sought permission

You found the perfect image online to use on your blog, or on your next social media post, but stop before you use it – it may cost you if you don’t have permission to use it.

March 10, 2014
By editor
Commercial & Business Law, Intellectual Property
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3D printing: Design revolution or intellectual property nightmare?

For a designer or manufacturer, 3D printing is set to transform the industry, as it is an on-demand manufacturing model.

January 20, 2014
By editor
Commercial & Business Law, Intellectual Property
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Disputed territory – protecting domain names

A recent court decision highlights the difficulties of protecting domain names from exploitation by competitors. REA Group Ltd (REA) owns the domain names realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au from which it runs property portals. It also owns trademarks which feature the domain names realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au, along with the tag-line “Australia’s No.1 property site” and a logo.