In a similar style to invoicing for a soon to be due domain name, many rogue company's will send a document resembling an invoice for a trademark renewal. Notably these impressively named companies are not Nigerian based, but European registered with Switzerland, Spain and Germany being prominent. Under trademark law in Australian, an advertisement of acceptance of an application appears in the Official Journal of Trademarks. Unfortunately, this is the source of information for the rogue company. However, no further fees are payable - if in doubt confirm with an Australian patent attorney.
6th-February-2008 | 