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  Step 2: Apply For a Trademark Once you have determined that the trademark is available, you can  apply for a trademark  with the ATMO to register the mark. The application process involves providing information about the mark, including its name, description, and intended use. You will also need to provide a specimen of the mark, which can be a drawing or a photograph of the mark in use. Step 3: Wait for approval After you have filed your trademark application, you will need to wait for approval from the ATMO. This process can take several months, and during this time, the ATMO will conduct a thorough review of your application to ensure that the mark meets all legal requirements. Step 5: Monitor and enforce your trademark Once you have obtained a registered trademark, it is important to monitor its use and enforce your rights if necessary. This means keeping an eye out for any unauthorized use of the mark and taking legal action if necessary. It is also important to re...

  Valentine’s Day is a beloved occasion celebrated by lovers everywhere, and this is also true in Australia. With our hectic work schedules, taking time off to celebrate makes it even more memorable. Everyone has different love languages and methods to spend this beautiful day. It’s a day to show your significant other how important they are, observed annually on February 14. As couples consider Valentine’s Day as a day to show each other how much they adore them and fortify their relationship, the celebrations have only grown with time. It is indeed the perfect time to enjoy your romantic  life In Australia , people know how to celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging gifts, sending flowers and chocolates to one another, and going on dates. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a place with greater variety in romantic spots than Australia if you’re looking for a holiday for two. You’ll always have enough to do together thanks to the idyllic beaches, rolling valleys, stunning National...

There are a number of stories from our Clients, however, the story that is most recurring is “we recruited a difficult franchisee”. The biggest mistake a Franchisor can make, is selling a Franchised Business to the wrong person. We understand how it happens though. It can be hard for a business owner that has recently turned into a Franchise System to turn away a delicious cheque looking back at them from a boardroom table. The Franchisor generally knows that this person is ‘not quite the right fit’, but “hey” they tell themselves, “with a bit of training and some support, they could work, right?” trying desperately to convince themself. The lack of business experience, the lack of industry experience and the lack of interpersonal skills are things that can be ignored, because what this potential Franchisee does not lack is money and “that cheque that would be so useful for marketing right now!”  Often times, for a Franchisee, it is their first time owning a business. That’s a big ...

  Sale or Purchase of a Business that is not a Franchise Special Conditions are not simply for the sale of franchised businesses, they can also be used to document whatever has been commercially negotiated between the parties. For example, a buyer require the seller to terminate the employees and pay out all entitlements, or a seller may require, on the basis that the bulk of the due diligence enquiries were carried out prior to entering into the business sale agreement, that the contract becomes unconditional as soon as possible. In short, the REIQ Business Sale Agreement is an acceptable form of contract for the sale of a business or purchase of a business however it is important to obtain legal guidance to prepare special conditions, a deed of restraint of trade for the seller, and ensuring your obligations pursuant to the contract are met – such as releasing security interests from the PPSR or transferring Trade Marks to the Buyer at Date of Completion. As part of a business pu...

A tiny radioactive capsule that could result in skin burns was being carried from a mine in Western Australia when it vanished. The 8mm by 6mm capsule, which is said to have fallen from a truck when it was travelling 1,400 kilometres between a mine site north of Newman in the Pilbara and a depot in Perth, is being sought after by hazardous material specialists. The WA chief health officer, Andy Robertson, stated that the capsule, which is only 6mm by 8mm in size, releases a “reasonable” quantity of radiation during an emergency press conference on Friday. This can be a threatening for   life in Australia . What exactly is the capsule, and what are the risks of exposure? The little silver cylinder is a caesium 137 ceramic source, which is typically employed in radiation metres. The machine produces the equivalent of 10 X-rays in an hour, according to Western Australia’s chief health officer, Andrew Robertson, therefore people should keep at least five metres away...