| SOUTHERN TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SOLUTIONS INC -V- STEPS DISABILITY QLD INC |
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Actuate IP acts for STEPS Disability QLD Inc ('STEPS') and successfully
defends trade mark opposition proceedings brought by Southern Training
& Employment Placement Solutions Inc ('Southern'). Case: Southern Training & Employment Placement Solutions Inc -v- STEPS Disability QLD Inc Forum: IP Australia Trade Marks Hearings Office Law: Trade Marks Act & Regulations 1995 STEPS is a prominent national employment assistance organisation. Our client filed for the mark "STEPS". It was opposed by Southern on a number of grounds including that it was the owner of the trade mark and had a greater reputation. Actuate IP put forward comprehensive evidence and argument to demonstrate that this was not the case and retained registered rights Australia wide. STEPS' mark was subsequently registered and an order for costs to be paid by Southern For more information contact Actuate IP or read about our trade mark litigation services. |
