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FRIDAY, 4TH MARCH 2011

Albert Terry joins Sprusons

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Terry as Special Counsel in the Trade Marks Team. Albert began his career in Trade Mark Law in 1980 shortly after arriving in Australia from the United States where he graduated with a Juris Doctor Degree from Arizona State University.

He has extensive experience in all aspects of Trade Mark Law including working with Graphic Designers and Marketing Professionals to achieve the best brand position for clients, appearances at Trade Mark Hearings, serving on INTA Committees and presenting seminars on issues such as protection of Geographical Indications and Brand Management and Trade Mark Infringement Online.

Albert is admitted as Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Albert can be contacted on +61 2 9393 0100 or albert.terry@sprusons.com.au.

 

 

Proposed Changes to Australian Opposition Procedures

Reforms for the purpose of implementing "swift and inexpensive" and "simple and straightforward" trade mark opposition proceedings are being considered by the Australian Trade Marks Office. Read More »

Introducing the new Australian Consumer Law

On 1 January 2011, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) came into effect; and for the first time in Australia, consumers will have the same protections and expectations about business conduct no matter where they are in Australia. Read More »

National Business Name Registration System Coming Soon

From July 2011, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will assume responsibility for the registration of business names and existing State and Territory business name registrations will be streamlined into a single national business name register. Read More »

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