Jessica Bell – Lawyer, Kalus Kenny Intelex, Melbourne Australia
David Cinque – Special Counsel, Kalus Kenny Intelex
The Australian Trade Marks Office has permitted the registration of the trade mark UBER TUTORS after finding that transport and delivery giant, Uber Technologies Inc (Uber Tech) failed to oppose the mark’s registration under the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) (Trade Marks Act).
Background
Uber Tech
Uber Tech, most commonly known as ‘Uber’, is well known for its on-demand transportation and delivery services. Uber Tech first began using the UBER trade mark in around late 2010 when the company began providing on-demand transportation services in the United States. Uber Tech quickly grew and by 2011, was providing on-demand transportation services internationally. The company has since expanded, offering on-demand food (Uber Eats) and package (Uber Connect) delivery, and a range of other services.