by Jacqui Pryor | May 5, 2026 | Learn Magazine, Legal
There are many situations where consulting a registered trade marks attorney is not only helpful, but essential. For businesses launching a new brand, protecting intellectual property, or responding to a potential infringement issue, early, informed advice can prevent...
by Tony Dimitriadis | Mar 28, 2026 | Learn Magazine, Legal, Starting in Business
When someone asks me, “What’s the best business structure in Australia?”, I usually respond with a different question: What are you building — and where do you want it to take you? Too many business owners treat structure as an administrative checkbox. They register...
by Nick McCabe | Aug 6, 2025 | Learn Magazine, Legal, Running a Business
When launching a small business, there’s no shortage of things to consider. From branding and staffing, to legal compliance and marketing, to name just a few. But one critical element that business owners often overlook is the importance of having properly drafted,...
by Jacqui Pryor | Jul 23, 2025 | Learn Magazine, Legal
This article sets out the main risks and pitfalls of doing a DIY trade mark application if you aren’t familiar with the ins and outs of this regulatory process – plus it explains why guidance from an experienced trade marks professional is almost always the...
by Marek Reardon | Jun 23, 2025 | Accounting Money and Finance, Learn Magazine, Legal, Running a Business
In the real world, things go wrong. Directors get sick, go overseas, get caught in litigation, or just need someone else to sign something while they’re off-site. Without the right delegation in place, the business can grind to a halt. That’s where a Company Power of...
by Jacqui Pryor | Apr 30, 2025 | Learn Magazine, Legal
Business owners are advised to keep a close watch out for an email scam urging them to take immediate action in order to protect their business name by filing for trade mark registration. While email scams are nothing new, it is extremely concerning that these senders...
