Jacqui is a Registered Trade Marks Attorney with a graduate certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice; and over 20 years of experience in the industry.
A trade mark opposition is when someone lodges an official objection to a trade mark being registered, usually because they believe they will be adversely impacted by the registration of that particular trade mark. It is possible to handle all trade mark opposition matters yourself, but it is really important to understand that an opposition […]
Owner of Mark My Words Trademark Services, Jacqui Pryor, manages to balance her busy professional and private life with equal dedication, passion, commitment, focus and hard work – so it’s no wonder she’s known in the industry as an expert trade marks attorney in Australia and as superwoman at home! Here’s a glimpse into a […]
IP Australia recently announced changes to its fee structure as well as to its schedule of recoverable costs in oppositions and similar matters, which come into effect on 1 October 2024. It is IP Australia’s first update since October 2020 which is in line with the agency’s four-year fee review policy. The update contains a […]
In a bit of a David vs Goliath scenario, national real estate company, The Agency Group recently took niche Sydney competitor, The North Agency, to court over alleged trade mark infringement – and lost. In the case, the appellant alleged that the respondent’s use of the words ‘The North Agency’ in its property business infringed […]
The rise (and rise) of social media is staggering. According to Forbes, in 2023 an estimated 4.9 billion people across the world used the various social media platforms such as LinkedIn, TikTok, FaceBook, X, Instagram and Pinterest – and that number is expected to jump to around 5.85 billion users by 2027. A social media […]
