Kerry Newcomb’s practice encompasses all areas of Trademark law, with a particular emphasis on overseas trademark matters, Australian trade mark filing and prosecution, opposition and cancellation proceedings, infringement matters, intellectual property due diligence and the preparation of intellectual property legal opinions.
In Australia, usually filing your trademark in black and white or greyscale is the best approach, as upon registration your mark is protected for all colours. However, sometimes colour plays…
So, you have secured registration of your Business Name – great! However, a Business Name registration does not of itself, give you any proprietary rights to that name. That is,…
So, you have secured registration of your Australian trade mark – great! But now, you have received an Application for Removal for Non-Use – where to from here?All may not…
So, you have secured acceptance of your Australian trade mark – great! But now you have received a Notice of Intention to Oppose or a Statement of Grounds and Particulars…
So, you have filed your International Trade Mark Application under the Madrid Protocol – great!But now you have received a Provisional Refusal – where to from here?The securing of your…
So, you have filed your Australian trade mark – great! But now you have received an Examiner’s Report – where to, from here?The Examiner may have raised citations i.e., earlier…
As an experienced trademark law practitioner, I understand the critical role that trademark law plays in shaping Australia's vibrant commercial landscape. It's a legal field that provides businesses with a…
Understanding the nuances of distinctiveness in Australian trademark law is crucial for any business aiming to secure a trademark. Distinctiveness is a fundamental prerequisite for successful trademark registration in Australia.…
In the realm of trademark law, the concept of a 'brand' extends far beyond just a business name or logo. A brand can encompass a wide variety of signs used…