28 August 2019TrademarksRory O'Neill

Australia mulls ‘offensive marks’ to protect indigenous knowledge

IP Australia has concluded a consultation process over the protection of indigenous knowledge, which could lead to the country introducing a ban on ‘offensive’ trademarks.

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