Will my Australian trade mark registration protect me in other countries?

• Your Australian registration will only protect you in Australia. Registration of a similar trade mark in another country may block your use of your Australian registered trade mark in that country.
• The issues are complicated when your business is online and if your goods and services are available to the world or at least in multiple countries. 
• The costs of registering everywhere may be prohibitive. Your trade mark protection strategy requires a careful assessment of your:

• business plans;
• intended use;
• countries of interest;
• risks; and
• costs.

• You can use our free and anonymous Ask a Lawyer service if you have a particular issue you want to know more about.