What is a Trademark?  A trademark provides legal protection for your brand, aiding customers in distinguishing your products or services in the market. Trademarks can be used to protect a logo, phrase, word, letter, colour, sound, smell, picture, movement, aspect of packaging, or any mixture of these.   Background: What was McDonald’s Claim against Hungry […] The post Fast Food Giant’s Trademark Clash: Court Verdict appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

What is an Intellectual Property (IP) Licence?  A licence serves as a formal agreement between two parties. As such, an IP licensing agreement involves the owner of the IP (the licensor) giving someone else (the licensee) the authorisation to use, without ownership, their intellectual property in return for payment.  This can include the usage of:  […] The post Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements: A Brief Overview appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

If you are building a business or personal brand, you may be able to register your own name as a trade mark. Registered trade marks can help protect your business from those trying to copy your brand. This article explains what a trade mark is, and what may impact the registrability of your name as […] The post Can I trade mark my name? appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

Most people know that you can’t simply copy the Nike logo and start a new shoe company called “NKIE” without facing the barrel of significant legal penalties.   But why is that?   The almost ironclad protection of the Nike logo and brand name comes from its strong intellectual property (IP) rights. This is why […] The post FREE Webinar: Intellectual Property Basics for your Business appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

Intellectual property rights are one of the most valuable assets of any business, as they establish the original creations which make your brand unique. Among other things, intellectual property rights include trade marks, copyright, designs, and patents. Protecting your intellectual property from competitors and infringements is fundamental to the success of your business. This article […] The post How do I protect intellectual property? appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

Starting an online business is an exciting step with global possibilities, so it’s important to make sure that you have all your legal bases covered. In this blog, we will provide you with a legal checklist, and explore the key steps and considerations for safeguarding your online business.    Website Terms of Use  Think of […] The post Online Business: Your Start-Up Guide appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

A cease and desist letter is an effective instrument for defending one’s rights and requesting an end to particular conduct that is harmful or infringing in the context of legal disputes. This official letter urges recipients to cease specific actions in order to prevent further legal ramifications, and it acts as a first step in […] The post The Power of Cease and Desist: What you should know appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

The cornerstone of your business’ value lies in its intellectual property (IP). As your brand becomes more well-known among customers, your IP will serve as a symbol of your identity and safeguarding it through trademarks is paramount. This blog post outlines the implications of trademark infringement and explains how you can protect your business’ IP. […] The post Intellectual Property Violations: Identifying Trademark Infringements appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

On 22 June 2023, the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Regulator Performance) Bill 2023 was introduced into the House of Representatives and is currently being considered by Parliament. The Bill sets forth a number of amendments to the Olympic Insignia Protection Act 1987, the Trade Marks Act 1995, and the Patents Act 1990. This article will […] The post Changes to Australian Intellectual Property Law appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more

Ever wondered why no one has successfully started a competing business to any of the retail giants with a deceptively similar name to piggyback off their brand success? McDons or Hungry James? The answer: trademarks. For any business owner, protecting the brand and intellectual property is crucial to the success of the business. One of […] The post Secure Your Brand’s Future: Step-by-Step Guide to Registering a Trademark in Australia appeared first on Gladwin Legal ..read more