Intellectual Property Resources

ChatGPT and Intellectual Property
When ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) was introduced in November 2022, it took the world by storm. But as more and more people have begun using ChatGPT, new questions haveRead More

How do I Ensure Confidentiality In The Workplace?
Being a sole trader does not necessarily mean you have to operate your business alone. In short, yes – as a sole trader you are permitted to hire employees. AsRead More

How do I search international trademarks?
Being a sole trader does not necessarily mean you have to operate your business alone. In short, yes – as a sole trader you are permitted to hire employees. AsRead More

Are “shapemarks” actually distinguishing?
Companies have long had the ability to register “shapemarks”, which are a subset of trademarks that allow 3 dimensional shapes to receive trademark protection. This means competitors cannot copy orRead More

What should authors look out for in a publishing agreement?
You’ve dedicated countless hours of writing and now have a fully fledged manuscript. Some publishers have approached you with lucrative deals and promises of prolific advertising. But it may beRead More

How do I use ATMOSS on IP Australia?
The Australian Trade Marks Online Search System (ATMOSS) is a must-know tool for a business wanting to trademark their name, and is found on IP Australia’s official website. The searchRead More

Can I Use A Company’s Logo On My Website?
Use of another’s intellectual property is generally prohibited by law. Copyright is an automatic right that exists as soon as a work is created. Trademark protection is acquired when theRead More