All Articles From Amy Bishop
COVID-19: IT Security and Working From Home
Health and economic concerns have been priority issues during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as we settle in to a working from home (WFH) routine, IT and cybersecurity should also…
EU’s Request for Geographical Indications Protection may Affect your Products or Trade Marks
If your business produces or deals in food or beverages, then the European Union’s (EU) requests regarding Geographical Indications (GIs) as part of Australia’s free-trade negotiations with the EU…
Top Tips for Creating Your Trade Mark
A trade mark can be a valuable asset for any business. Google’s trade mark, for example, is worth an estimated $167.7 billion, while Facebook’s trade mark, ranking only fifth, has an estimated value…
Using the PPSR to Protect Your Deposit
How PPSR usually works The most common use of the Personal Properties Securities Act 2009 (“PPSA”) is for entities to register a ‘security interest’ in property over which they have taken security…
Registration of Everything (Commonwealth) Bill
Business names and trading names on the ABR
Branding for WET
The need for trade marks When the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) Act[1] was amended with effect from 1 July 2018 to introduce additional eligibility criteria to claim the WET producer rebate, amongst…
Mandatory Data Breach Notification
On Thursday 22 February 2018 the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (NDB Scheme) commenced. Businesses subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) are now obligated to report and notify the…
Long Live the Queen (Adelaide Trade Mark)
If you have trade marks you probably know about the “use it or lose it” provisions. In order to maintain your trade mark registration you need to continue to use your registered mark in the course of…
Tax Implications of Structuring for Holding Your Intellectual Property
When starting your business or embarking on your innovative journey your intellectual property may not be particularly valuable. However, it has the propensity, as is no doubt desired, to become…
Trade Mark Alert
IP Australia’s New Fee Structure
DWFT Report
The DWFT Report is a comprehensive publication containing news, commentary and analysis of significant contemporary legal issues impacting the Australian business community.
