Trademark Registration in Australia - Common Questions Answered
Australia is a natural expansion market for many Indian companies. Trade ties between the two countries have deepened, the two economies share a common-law legal tradition, and Australian consumers are increasingly familiar with Indian products and services. Even so, trademark registration in Australia is a separate legal process from registration in India, and an Indian trade mark offers no protection there on its own. Brand owners need to secure rights through IP Australia, the government agency responsible for trade marks, patents and designs. Rather than walking through the process in strict order, this article takes a practical approach. It addresses the questions Indian businesses most often ask when they first consider an Australian filing, and it corrects several common misunderstandings along the way. Is an Indian Registration Enough to Sell in Australia? No. Trade mark rights are territorial. A registration obtained from the Indian Trade Marks Registry gives rights in Ind...