Trade Mark Lawyer Brisbane
You’ve worked hard to build your business. You’ve put your blood, sweat and tears into making it a success. Now it’s time to protect your hard work with a trade mark.
Trade Mark Lawyer Brisbane
A trade mark can include a word, phrase, symbol, sound, shape or logo that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one company from those of others. Trade mark can be a brand name, slogan, logo or other identifier.
Trade marks are an important part of any business and enhance the value of your brand. Registering a trade mark protects other traders from using your brand identifiers without permission.
Trade mark lawyers can help you with all aspects of trade mark law, from choosing a trade mark to registering it with IP Australia. They can also help you enforce your rights if someone infringes your trade marks.
Trade Mark Services
What Does a Trade Mark Attorney Do?
Trade Mark Registration
The process of acquiring a trade mark starts with filing an application with IP Australia. Trade mark attorneys help their clients choose the correct classification for the goods and services covered by their trade mark, prepare the application and file it with IP Australia.
Searching and Registering a Domain Name
Protecting the domain names used by your business is an important aspect of trade mark law. Most businesses have a website with a domain name that is the same or similar to their trade mark. Trade mark lawyers can help their clients search for and register an appropriate domain name.
Trade Mark Settlement Negotiation and Litigation
If someone else is using a trade mark that is similar to their client's, a trade mark attorney will help them assess the situation and decide on the best course of action. This may involve sending a cease and desist letter or negotiating a settlement. If necessary, trade mark lawyers can also represent their clients in court.
Trade Mark Defence in Court
If their client's trade mark is challenged in court, trade mark lawyers will work to defend it. This may involve arguing that the other party's use of the trade mark is not infringing or that their client's trade mark should be given a higher level of protection.
Enforcing Trade Mark Rights
If someone infringes on a client's trade mark, the trade mark attorney will work with the client to enforce their rights. This may involve sending a cease and desist letter, filing a lawsuit, or negotiating a settlement.
Advising on Trade Mark Strategy
Trade mark lawyers also advise their clients on how to use and protect their trade marks. This may involve developing a trade mark registration and enforcement strategy, preparing licensing agreements, or advising on issues related to the use of another's trade mark.
Trade Mark Searches
Before applying for a trade mark, it is important to do a search to make sure that the proposed trade mark is available. Trade mark lawyers can help their clients conduct a search and advise on the results.
Response to Trade Mark Objections
If IP Australia raises an objection to a trade mark application, the trade mark attorney will work with the client to respond to the objection. This may involve preparing and filing additional documentation or amending the application.
Preparing and Filing Trade Mark Renewals
Trade mark registration needs to be renewed every ten years. Trade mark lawyers can help their clients prepare and file the necessary renewals.
Preparing and Filing Trade Mark Assignments
If a client wants to transfer their trade mark to someone else, they will need to file an assignment with IP Australia. Trade mark lawyers can help with this process by preparing and filing the necessary documents.
Advising on Trade Mark Licensing
If a client wants to licence their trade mark to someone else, they will need to enter into a licensing agreement. Trade mark lawyers can advise on the terms of the agreement and help prepare it.
Reviewing, Advertising and Marketing Materials
Trade mark lawyers can also help their clients review advertising and marketing materials to make sure that they are not using someone else's trade mark without permission. This includes checking for potential trade mark infringement and advising on how to avoid them.
Matthew Sulman & Associates
– Trade Mark Lawyer Brisbane
Matthew Sulman & Associates is a law firm specialising in Intellectual Property (IP) law, including trade mark law. We can help you with all aspects of trade mark law, from searching and registering trade marks to enforcing your rights in court. We also advise on trade mark strategy, licensing, and advertising and marketing issues. Contact our qualified team of trade marking lawyers today to learn more about how we can help you with your business needs.
