How to Protect Your Business Method in Australia: Patent or Trademark?
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How to Protect Your Business Method in Australia: Patent or Trademark?

Under Australian patent law, there is no statutory position on whether a business method ispatentable subject matter, and so it is legal precedent that provides guidance. The watershed NRDC (1) case opened the door to what can be considered patentable subject matter in Australian law, to beyond merely ‘vendible products’ (2), and now includes things such as living organisms,…

Amazon Brand Registry and the Importance of Trademarks
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Amazon Brand Registry and the Importance of Trademarks

Amazon has updated its brand registry to require that brands be registered trademarks. This means that brands must be registered with a government intellectual property office in order to be eligible for the Amazon Brand Registry. This change will help to ensure that only legitimate businesses are able to sell on Amazon. The benefits of…