Australian trade mark law / by Robert Burrell and Michael Handler.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Australia, 2024.

3rd edition

201633

Trademarks -- Law and legislation -- Australia.

Trademarks -- Australia.

1. The roles of the trade mark system

2. Applying to register a trade mark: examination and opposition

3. Signs and their representation

4. Distinctiveness

5. Other grounds of rejection and opposition not involving conflicts with earlier marks

6. Conflicts with earlier registered marks or applications for registration

7. Conflicts with earlier marks - other grounds of opposition

8. Overcoming conflicts with earlier marks

9. The act of registration, and amending, revoking and cancelling registration

10. Non-use of registered marks

11. Infringement

12. Defences

13. Passing off and consumer protection, Part 1: the classic trinity

14. Passing off and consumer protection, Part 2: points of divergence

15. Extended passing off, special forms of trade marks and related legal regimes

16. Exploitation of trade marks

17. Litigation and remedies

18. The role and regulation of trade marks attorneys.

Australian Trade Mark Law 3rd edition, provides a comprehensive overview of trade mark law in Australia. It moves beyond a purely descriptive account of existing legislation and case law to help readers to view and question the law through a critical lens. It explores the functioning of the trade mark system as well as the decisions made. As well as critically assessing how the trade mark system could work better in the future, Australian Trade Mark Law presents comparative material that illustrates how other jurisdictions deal with particular issues and problems. Features: Clear, accessible guidance that follows the lifecycle of a registered trade mark ; The use of images of trade marks throughout the book to illuminate key cases and doctrines ; Written by two leaders in the field. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780409354713

cxix, 925 pages ; 24 cm