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Trade mark

What happens when a brand name becomes part of everyday language?

1013 675 Emma Macfarlane

When brand names replace or become synonymous with particular products, irrespective of the what name is on the product, the brand essentially becomes a victim of its own success. Here’s some tips to avoid falling victim to ‘brand genericide’.

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Will Hungry Jacks get flame-grilled in trade mark bun fight?

1013 675 Emma Macfarlane

McDonald’s has taken beef with the ‘Big Jack’ trade mark, alleging it infringes on multiple trade marks it holds for its well-established ‘Big Mac’ burger.
The lesson to be learned from this IP stoush – proactive brand protection is commercially invaluable.

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