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In the realm of intellectual property, copyright and trademarks are two distinct legal concepts that serve different purposes and offer unique protections to creators and businesses. In this article, we explore the differences between the two. Copyright: Protecting Creative Works Copyright law primarily pertains to creative works such as literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic creations. […]

In the dynamic landscape of global commerce, trade marks serve as invaluable assets, distinguishing products and services while safeguarding brand identities. However, amidst the benefits of trade mark protection lies a significant challenge known as “trade mark squatting”. Trade mark squatting occurs when individuals or entities register trade marks that rightfully belong to others, often

On 24 May 2024, member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) unanimously approved a groundbreaking new treaty concerning intellectual property (IP), genetic resources, and associated traditional knowledge. This landmark achievement concludes decades of negotiations and marks a significant milestone in international law. Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, the President of the Diplomatic Conference

On 1 January 2024, a new version of the 12th Edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification) will come into effect. The 45 classes of goods and services have been updated (the updated version can be found on the World Intellectual Property Organisation

This article explores the responsibilities tied to member countries of the Madrid Protocol concerning trademark maintenance. Although the majority of the member countries typically require international registrations to be renewed every 10 years from the initial filing date, some member countries impose additional maintenance criteria. In recent years, the popularity of the Madrid Protocol has

We are absolutely thrilled to share that brandU Legal has been honoured with a prestigious accolade at the 2023 Legal Awards by APAC Insider.  Recognizing Excellence Across the APAC Region The APAC Insider’s 2023 Legal Awards are a testament to the extraordinary dedication and unparalleled excellence exhibited by law firms throughout the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Why do I need to protect my trade mark overseas? First and foremost, trademark rights are territorial. Therefore, trade marks should be registered in all territories where the mark is, or will be used. Put simply, delay in filing your trade mark may result in having to re-brand in some countries. This can be a time

What is Copyright? Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works amongst other things and allows the creator of the “work” to control how it is used. For trade mark owners, copyright automatically applies to stylised word trade marks, logos and devices. Copyright is automatic meaning once the

Previously we have posted an article on the importance of using the correct trade mark to avoid non-use removal actions in Australia but, by way of an update to this article, it is also important to remember that trade mark use is jurisdictional and in order to maintain a registered trade mark, trade mark owners

Hold on to your pixels and prepare for a digital roller-coaster ride because we’re about to do a deep dive into the world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). NFTs have taken the investment and art world by storm, making memes into masterpieces and JPEGs as valuable as Picasso paintings. However, if you have an NFT, how