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Proposed Changes to Fiji’s Trade Mark Law
Fiji’s current trade mark law is based on British trade mark legislation enacted nearly a century ago and therefore it is well overdue for an overhaul. Currently, the Act provides for independent registration of trade
TM TIP 2 – Business Name Registration is NOT the same as a Trademark Registration
If I had a dollar for every time I have heard “but I registered the business name without a problem, why can’t I have the trade mark?” I would be very well-off indeed! This is
TM Tip 1 – Register your Trademark ASAP
So, you have come up with a great new brand name or logo. It is unique and no one else has it. Well done! What next? The next step (and one which is often forgotten)
MALAYSIA’S ACCESSION TO THE MADRID PROTOCOL
On 27 December 2019, the new Malaysian Trademarks Act 2019 (Act) will be implemented and on the same day, Malaysia will accede to the Madrid Protocol. A number of significant changes have been made under
International trade mark protection? What you need to know.
How can local brand owners register trade marks internationally? First and foremost, trademark rights are territorial. Therefore, trade marks should be registered in all territories where the mark is, or will be used. Trade marks
Australia – Reduction of the period for filing non-use removal applications
The Intellectual Property Laws (Productivity Commission Response Part 1 and Other Measures) Act 2018 (Cth) commenced on 25 August 2018 and implements recommendations that the Productivity Commission made in its inquiry into Australia’s intellectual property
Mexico – Amendments to the Industrial Property Law – Trade Marks
On 22 March 2018 the Mexican Senate approved a Decree amending certain articles of the present Industrial Property Law and introducing new trademark provisions. One important change to the law relates to the requirement to lodge
Amazon Brand Registry – An Australian Seller’s Guide
Late last year Amazon launched in Australia and while its arrival was a little underwhelming, online retailing is posing a number of challenges to brand owners including the ability to deal with the sale of counterfeit
Amendment to the Address for Service Provisions – New Zealand
On 8 March 2018, amendments to New Zealand’s Trade Mark Regulations 2003 and the Trade Marks (International Registration) Regulations 2012 were entered into force allowing an Australian address to be recorded as the address for service
Afghanistan – Accession to the Madrid Protocol
On March 26, 2018, the Government of Afghanistan deposited with WIPO its instrument of accession to the Madrid Protocol.  The Madrid Protocol will enter into force, with respect to Afghanistan, on 26 June 2018. Accession to