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10 Good Reasons to Obtain a Trade Mark Registration

1. Safety – Before registering, a preliminary identity and similarity search in the trade mark data bases of IP Australia and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) will increase (or almost exclude) any likelihood of confusion, thus being an obstacle to registration or use of your business’ name or logo. 2. Avoid costly expenses –… Read More

Debt & Bankruptcy

How do I recover a debt? The first step to recovering a debt is to issue a letter of demand advising the person or company owing funds (the debtor) that there is outstanding money owed to you and when it should be paid by. If the letter of demand is unsuccessful, the next step is… Read More

Wills & Estates

Why should I have a Will? To ensure your family’s needs are met according to your wishes when you die and avoid leaving confusion behind. Apart from distributing your wealth and assets to family members, a Will can include a range of requests such as providing for children from a previous relationship, providing for children… Read More

Police Matters

What am I obliged to say to the Police? You are under an obligation to provide details of your name, date of birth, address. If you are the driver or owner of a vehicle, in most circumstances you need to advise the police, when asked, who was driving your vehicle at a specific time and… Read More

How to Create a Good Brand Name

Creating a brand name is almost half way towards establishing your company or your product. But getting there involves creative thinking. So, take your time, get yourself a big cup of coffee and put your thinking cap on. It can be fun. The first step is to pinpoint your strengths. Why are you the best… Read More