Alt Legal WebinarCrocodile Done Deal: Snapping up Trademarks Down Under
Alt Legal Team | March 14, 2025
This webinar was recorded on April 10, 2025.
Trademark laws can vary significantly even among English-speaking countries, and the differences between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States often surprise even experienced practitioners. Understanding these distinctions is key to safeguarding your clients’ interests Down Under in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Join Alt Legal for a webinar where Aparna Watal, a partner at Halfords IP in Sydney, compares the trade mark systems of Australia and New Zealand, highlighting their unique features and practical considerations. She helps you gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of trademark protection in these regions and ensure your clients are well-positioned for success. In particular, she:
- Provides an overview of trademark frameworks in Australia and New Zealand compared to that of the United States
- Analyzes key differences between these jurisdictions and why they matter to U.S. practitioners
- Explores significant cases defining modern trademark boundaries in Australia and New Zealand
- Identifies practical implications for U.S. brand owners and trademark attorneys working internationally
View webinar arecording here.
Download presentation materials here.
Speaker Bio
Aparna Watal
, Partner, Halfords IP (Sydney)
Aparna Watal is a trade mark expert practising across Australia and New Zealand. She leads the trade marks and domain names practice at Halfords IP, which was recently recognized by Managing IP as the top trade mark firm in Australia. Aparna brings extensive experience in trade marks, domain name disputes, consumer law, and copyright. She is known for her practical, commercially focused approach and dedication to empowering clients in protecting their brand identities in dynamic markets.