Nicola Scheepers
Griffith Hack
Articles
Coffee wars
Australia - March 28 2013 The dispute in this decision turns on the use of the words “Cinque Stelle” and “Oro” (“the Trade Marks”) in relation to coffee products and the…
He's not Superman for nothing
Australia - June 24 2013 It has not always been possible to oppose a trade mark application in Australia on the grounds that the application was filed in bad faith. In the DC…
IP Australia fee changes commencing 1 October 2020
Australia - September 11 2020 IP Australia is set to implement changes to its schedule of fees, with most of the changes taking effect from 1 October 2020. This article considers…
Important trade mark law changes in China
China - October 1 2013 After being in the pipeline for almost 10 years, amendments to trade mark law in China were finalised on 31 August 2013 and are scheduled to take…
Protecting cash and your IP amidst the COVID-19 crisis - Part 4
Australia - May 7 2020 This is the fourth article in a series outlining practical tips to help reduce IP portfolio expenses without compromising the protection of your IP…
