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How long do trademarks take to register?

The trade mark registration process can be completed within 7 months, provided there are no issues during the examination process conducted by IP Australia. A brief breakdown of the application to registration process is as follows.In the Initial Exa...


Queensland Retail Shop Lease - Lessee Disclosure Statement

If you are entering into a lease in Queensland for a retail shop, you must comply with the retail shop leasing legislation. Section 22A of the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) provides that the Lessee (person entering into the lease) must provide t...


Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 5 - Data Capture and Indexing

Part 5 of the Trade Mark Examiners Manual details the steps that enable documents and data to be stored in a form that can be accessed electronically on the trade marks database, which is called "Data Capture". It also outlines how the trade marks a...


Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 22 - Section 41 - Capable of Distinguishing

An application for registration of a trade mark must be rejected if the trade mark is not capable of distinguishing the applicant’s goods and/or services from the goods and/or services of other persons. Part 22 of the Trade Mark Examiners Manua...


Business Structures Comparison

When structuring (or restructuring) a business, this table can help compare the different types of business entities and how they weigh up against each other. There are also some tips on restructuring, including how best to handle contracts and accou...


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