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The Best Fight Is the One You Never Pick
Did you know—the best fight is the one you never pick? Always! Picture this: You’ve built a brand. A name. A logo. A reputation. You’ve...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Jul 78 min read


Why an International Trade Mark Filing Strategy Matters — and How to Burn Through $50K Without Thinking
Let’s say you’re running full speed ahead. You’ve got energy, funding, ambition. You know you need protection in six countries, so you...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Jul 44 min read


Take Good Care of Your BRAINCHILD!
Why Maintaining Your Intellectual Property Is Just Like Looking After Real Estate You wouldn’t leave the front door of your home wide...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Jul 14 min read


💩 Idea Diarrhea - Why Today’s Crap Will Be Tomorrow's Gold
© 2025 by Olaf Kretzschmar Ideas need the right time. Today's crap will be tomorrow's gold Let’s face it: if you’re the kind of...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Jun 264 min read


🛡️💡INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY(IP): The Golden Swiss Army Knife of Business
If Intellectual Property (IP) would be an item, it would probably be a SWISS ARMY KNIFE. Make good use of it! The Two-Fold Power of...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Jun 234 min read


From the Breakfast Table to Brussels: How Vegemite Conquered Europe (Legally Speaking)
What Australian Businesses Can Learn from a Toast-Sized Trade Mark Titan Think Vegemite is just something you slap on toast? Think again....
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Jun 183 min read


EUREKA! 💡 Who “owns” an Idea?
Ownership of ideas is a fascinating and complex question that cuts across law, philosophy, and ethics. Humans are natural creators,...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Oct 20, 20247 min read


Intellectual Property Protection Stages for Start Ups
StartUp stages concerning Intellectual Property (IP) - considerations and a typical timeframe for each stage: STAGE 1 Ideation (0–6...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Oct 4, 20242 min read


Intellectual Property Protection for Cooking Recipes: Navigating the Legal Landscape
The art of cooking has flourished for millennia, evolving from a basic necessity to a sophisticated blend of culture, innovation, and...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Oct 4, 20247 min read


SPORTS OR FASHION - WHERE THE BRAND NAME IS YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET
In the world of sports and fashion, branding is everything. A name, logo, or symbol carry immense value, often becoming synonymous with a...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Apr 12, 20244 min read


The David and Goliath of trade mark Bullying: Protecting small businesses in the face of corporate giants
In the arena of commerce, trade marks are the battle flags that businesses wave to stake their claim in the market. However, the journey...
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Olaf Kretzschmar
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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