September 19th, 2023 by Wallington Dummer
Jennifer Song / Senior Associate Clients often come to us with one or more of the following misconceptions about trade marks: 1. the Registration of a company or business name will give me trade mark rights – Incorrect The registration…
September 19th, 2023 by Wallington Dummer
By Jennifer Song / Senior Associate A trade mark is a “sign” that is used to distinguish your goods or services from the goods or services of others. A “sign” can be a letter, word, logo, slogan, shape, scent, sound…
International Trade Mark Applications via Madrid Protocol
March 16th, 2023 by Wallington Dummer
By Jennifer Song / Senior Associate The Madrid Protocol System allows you to file trade mark applications in a number of jurisdictions through one Madrid Application. In most instances, it will be cheaper to file in numerous countries/jurisdictions via the…
March 16th, 2023 by Wallington Dummer
By Jennifer Song / Senior Associate In Australia, an application for the registration of a trade mark must be rejected if the trade mark “contains or consists of scandalous matter”. The test as to whether a trade mark is "scandalous…