Trade mark lawyers
Your business name, logo and brand are valuable. Registering a trade mark can give you exclusive rights to use it for your goods or services across Australia.
What we can help with
Common matters
- Trade mark searches and clearance
- Trade mark applications
- Choosing classes of goods and services
- Responding to examination reports
- Oppositions
- Infringement concerns and cease and desist letters
Before you enquire
Helpful details to include:
- The name or logo you want to protect
- The goods or services it is used for
- When you started using it
- Any objection or infringement notice received or sent
Things to consider
A business name is not a trade mark
Registering a business name or domain does not give you exclusive rights to the brand. Trade mark registration through IP Australia is a separate process.
Search before you invest
Checking for existing marks before launching or rebranding can avoid an expensive change later.
Classes matter
Protection depends on the goods and services you nominate. Choosing them carefully shapes the scope of your rights.
Common questions
Does an Australian trade mark protect me overseas?
An Australian registration covers Australia. Protection in other countries generally requires separate applications or an international application.
Someone is using a similar name — what can I do?
Your options depend on registrations, use and the circumstances. Tell us what has happened and we can discuss next steps.
General information only, not legal advice. Submitting an enquiry does not create a solicitor-client relationship.