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Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 49 - Non-use Procedures
Part 49 of the Trade Mark Examiner's Manual deals with the procedure for removal of trade marks for non-use
Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 47 - Procedures for Opposing Registration or Protection
Part 47 of the Trade Mark Examiner's Manual provides for the procedures to be taken by a party opposing a trade mark registration, from filing, to time limits and making documents available to IP Australia to back up the opposition.
Trade Mark Examiners Manual - Part 44 - Claim of Interest or Rights in a Trade Mark
All claimed interests in a trade mark should be recorded on the national Personal Property Securities Register (PPS Register), as the right of the registered owner to deal with the trade mark is limited only by those claimed interests that have been...
What if someone else is using my registered trademark?
In circumstances where a trademark is in danger of being infringed, it is important to take decisive action and enforce your property rights to avoid losing commercial value. If you suspect your intellectual property has been infringed, you should co...
Cease and desist letters for breaching trademark rights?
A cease and desist letter, or letter of demand, is a written document communicating to person that the sender considers their legal rights are being infringed and that the person must immediately “cease and desist” from such actions. These letters of...
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