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Choosing a legal structure for your business starting a business Apr 04, 2023

The best legal structure for your business

Before you start your business you’ll need to consider which legal structure will be right for you. In this article we will take a look at the different options that are available in Australia. This is not legal advice, of course, and you may want...

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What is a trade mark? starting a business Apr 04, 2023

A trade mark is something that is used to distinguish your goods or services from those of other businesses. It’s something that helps to identify the source of the things that people want to buy.

Essentially, a trade mark is a brand or something that may make your brand more memorable,...

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How does a trade mark protect your business? starting a business Apr 04, 2023

Most business owners I talk to have “get a trade mark” somewhere on their to-do list. They know that a trade mark promises to provide some level of legal protection for their business. But most people don’t know exactly what that legal protection is.

Getting a trade mark can be...

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Should you Register your Trade Mark? starting a business Apr 04, 2023

Perhaps getting your brand registered as a trade mark in Australia is a no-brainer. A strong brand is an important part of your business model and you don’t want to leave it vulnerable. But maybe the question of whether you should register your trade mark is less clear. Getting a trade mark...

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What does a Trade Marks Attorney do? application process starting a business Apr 04, 2023

If you’ve decided that it’s the right time to get your trade mark registered then the next step is to decide whether you want to do it yourself or have a professional do it for you.

Before you decide, it’s good to know how a Trade Marks Attorney can help you through the process....

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What to do before you apply for a trade mark application process starting a business Jan 20, 2023

Lodging a trade mark application with IP Australia is a straight forward process and many people tackle this task themselves. Trade mark law is not straight forward, however, so unfortunately lots of people end up with registered trade marks that provide substandard protection or no protection at...

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