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Avoiding common trade mark and branding pitfalls: practical advice for startups and SMEs
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Avoiding common trade mark and branding pitfalls: practical advice for startups and SMEs

At Madderns, we work closely with businesses of all shapes and sizes, from individuals with big ideas to emerging startups scaling fast and established national and international corporations. One of the most consistent trends we’ve observed is that many new…
June 16, 2025
Introducing Kelly Yee
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Introducing Kelly Yee

We are delighted to welcome Kelly Yee to our team as a Trainee Patent Attorney. Kelly will be working towards registration as a Patent and Trade Marks Attorney within our specialist Engineering team. Kelly holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering…
June 4, 2025
Mobility Scooter vs Electric Car – a Trade Mark Battle
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Mobility Scooter vs Electric Car – a Trade Mark Battle

Madderns currently assists BYD in defending a Federal Court appeal. The appeal challenged a prior IP Australia’s decision (Moving Life Pty Ltd v BYD Company Limited ATMO 148) that decided foldable mobility scooters and cars are not considered the “same…
May 16, 2025
US vs AU. Do I need to disclose prior art to the Australian Patent Office?
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US vs AU. Do I need to disclose prior art to the Australian Patent Office?

With the recently introduced rule changes relating to the filing of Information Disclosure Statements before the USPTO, I thought it would be timely to examine if similar requirements exist for applicants of an Australian patent application to disclose relevant prior…
May 6, 2025
Welcome Fabiola Dos Santos!
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Welcome Fabiola Dos Santos!

Madderns is thrilled to welcome Fabiola Dos Santos to our team as a Senior Associate Trade Marks Attorney. With over 15 years of experience in Australia and overseas, Fabiola is a seasoned IP professional specialising in trade marks and brand…
May 5, 2025
Assigning registered intellectual property rights in Australia: legal requirements and the importance of clarity
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Assigning registered intellectual property rights in Australia: legal requirements and the importance of clarity

The assignment of intellectual property (IP) is a crucial aspect of business transactions in Australia. Whether it involves patents, trademarks, or designs, properly transferring ownership is essential to protect the rights of both the assignor and the assignee. Understanding the…
April 28, 2025