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  When you think about it, your business name or your brand of products is perhaps the most valuable asset of your business. It only makes sense, right, to ensure you own that valuable Intellectual Property. Often times, however, it is not until after launching the business and getting some revenue that a business owner decides to turn their attention towards protecting their brand. It is also important to engage expert  Trademark lawyers  to ensure that your name is not already owned by another business, somewhere else in Australia. IP Partnership can carry out a comprehensive Trade Mark search report to ensure that your proposed name is not only not a prior registered Trade Mark, but is also not showing up on social media or online as being used by a competitor. If a competitor is using the name before you, they will have grounds to oppose your Trade Mark application based on prior use. As a law firm that assists many clients with Australian trademark registration and I...

  As an investor, you are aware of the challenges involved in turning a concept into a finished product. All inventions demand a major time and financial investment, regardless of how tiny, simple, and innovative they are or how complex and tough they are. This frequently results in patent applications. The need for a prototype prior to filing for a patent is one of the crucial factors that many people take into account. In these cases competent patent or  trademarking lawyers  who can assist you in making these crucial selections as well as handle them on your behalf is needed. Patent Application Once the information is prepared, you can submit it to the Patent and Trademark Office. IP Australia assists individuals and businesses in maintaining the security of their patents and trademarks. To file a patent, there are two options. In order to temporarily protect your concept while submitting a formal patent application, you can file a provisional patent application. You’l...