Australia - Invitation for Submissions on the Recommendations in the ACIP Report - Review of Trade Mark Enforcement
IP Australia have posted this following request for submissions:
In late 1999 the Hon Warren Entsch MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, asked ACIP to inquire into and report on issues relating to the enforcement of trade marks in Australia. In particular, the Parliamentary Secretary noted that Small to Medium Enterprises appeared to experience difficulties when seeking to enforce trade mark rights, suggesting that small business enterprises may be disadvantaged by the current system, when compared to larger business enterprises.
During this inquiry ACIP released a number of papers and held a series of focus groups. This culminated in May 2004 with the Parliamentary Secretary releasing the final report entitled "Review of.Trade Mark Enforcement". Further information about the inquiry and copies of the report can be obtained from the ACIP website at www.acip.gov.au/reviews.htm#review
The Australian Government is currently considering its response to the recommendations in the ACIP report. To assist in the preparation of its response, the Government is seeking comments on these recommendations from interest groups, people who made submissions to ACIP or attended focus groups run by ACIP, and members of the public.
If you wish to provide written comments on these recommendations, they will need to be received by 18 February 2005. Submissions may be sent by mail or electronically to:
Ms Caroline McCarthy
Director
Legislation and Policy Development
IP Australia
PO Box 200
WODEN ACT 2606
email: Caroline.McCarthy@ipaustralia.gov.au.
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