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11-04-2015, 12:59pm
I own multiple trademarks in several classes. Go to http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/ and use the atmoss service to search
and apply.
Costs depend on chosen class(s) and type, but any word / image /combo can be applied for. Once an application goes through it is thoroughly checked first (but make sure you do this yourself first), your application is then advertised publicly in the IP services, and anyone has the right to oppose your application within that given time. Registration is for 10 years once accepted.
Trademark infringement does come down to what class and service is applied and if it could possibly
cause confusion to a consumer thinking the brands are the same. eg: if a company called Batfink was a motorcycle manufacturer and you registered Batfink as a motorcycle accessories brand...you will get sued. But if you registered Batfink as a clothing brand...there is no issue as the trades/services and classes are uniquely different.
I had the Sony Corporation try to bully me at one stage but through my wits and education, shoved it right up them.
They had a team of IP solicitors with a big budget.....I spent 50c on a stamp and won the case in a single letter!
They have the brand CyberShot, and I owned the Brand CyberStyle...both accross the same industries and services.
and apply.
Costs depend on chosen class(s) and type, but any word / image /combo can be applied for. Once an application goes through it is thoroughly checked first (but make sure you do this yourself first), your application is then advertised publicly in the IP services, and anyone has the right to oppose your application within that given time. Registration is for 10 years once accepted.
Trademark infringement does come down to what class and service is applied and if it could possibly
cause confusion to a consumer thinking the brands are the same. eg: if a company called Batfink was a motorcycle manufacturer and you registered Batfink as a motorcycle accessories brand...you will get sued. But if you registered Batfink as a clothing brand...there is no issue as the trades/services and classes are uniquely different.
I had the Sony Corporation try to bully me at one stage but through my wits and education, shoved it right up them.
They had a team of IP solicitors with a big budget.....I spent 50c on a stamp and won the case in a single letter!
They have the brand CyberShot, and I owned the Brand CyberStyle...both accross the same industries and services.