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Design Application Form - Instruction Sheet
The Application Form - Instruction Sheet explains how to apply for a Design to be registered and the process to follow. It also discusses the Statement of Newness and Distinctiveness which may be of benefit to your application but is optional.
Add Countries to your International Trademark
This article explains the process of international trademarking and the use of the Madrid Protocol. It also gives a list of things to do before applying for an international trademark.
Australian Trademark Search Reference Card
The Reference Card explains the best ways to search when using the tools provided by IP Australia. It also explains the things you are not likely to find when you search using different parts of your logo image.
Final Tips
Make sure you are clear about whether you're a producer of Goods (classes 1-34) or a Service provider (classes 35-45), or both. If you claim things that are not part of your business, you could leave yourself open to claims for Non-Use, and potentia...
Introduction to the Picklist
The pick list is not exhaustive but it has over 60,000 goods and services. Make sure you are not too specific or you may cut your protection short. IP Australia give an example of searching for socks with green dinosaurs on them, as being too narro...
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