Licensing & Protection Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on licensing & protection for australian businesses.
Cease And Desist Letter Template For Logo Copying
Found another business using a similar logo? Here's how to choose the right claim, gather evidence and send a stronger cease and desist letter.
6 November 2026
Registered Design Or Trade Mark For Packaging?
Choosing between design registration and trade mark protection for packaging can affect your launch timing, filings and long-term brand strategy.
30 October 2026
What To Do If Someone Copies Your Business Name
Found another business using a similar name? Here's how to check your rights, avoid common traps and decide whether to send a letter, register a trade mark or rebrand.
29 October 2026
Registered Design Australia: Product Launch Checklist
Launching a new product? Here is how to protect its visual design, brand and confidential manufacturing details before you show it to the market.
26 October 2026
Someone Copied My Logo: What Should I Do?
Found a copied or confusingly similar logo? Here is how to collect evidence, understand your rights and decide whether to send a cease and desist letter.
26 October 2026
Do You Need A Music Licence For Your Cafe Or Gym?
Playing music can set the mood, but cafes, gyms and studios usually need permission. Here is how Australian music licensing works before you press play.
25 October 2026
Confidentiality Clauses In Manufacturing Quotes
Sharing your product designs with a manufacturer can feel risky. The right confidentiality clauses can protect your samples, tooling, prototypes and pricing before production begins.
25 October 2026
Franchise Vs Licence Agreement For Fitness Studios
Expanding your fitness studio brand? Here is how to choose between a franchise and licence model, and when a licence can still trigger franchise law obligations.
17 October 2026
Joint Ownership Of Intellectual Property: Decision-Making, Licensing And Exit Risks
Sharing IP sounds simple, but can one co-owner license or sell without consent? Learn the decision-making and exit risks before joint ownership creates a dispute.
15 October 2026What Happens If You Accidentally Use Someone Else's Trade Mark?
Used a brand name by mistake? A trade mark complaint does not always mean court, but acting quickly can save your business from a costly rebrand.
15 July 2026
What The Australian IP Report 2026 Means For Small Businesses
Could protecting your trade mark be a growth move, not just a legal one? The Australian IP Report 2026 suggests small businesses should take IP seriously earlier.
13 May 2026
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