More information on Australian business requirements and responsibilities in protecting their intellectual property is available via: 

 

Requirements for Registering a Business Name:

https://easycompanies.com.au/hc/why-do-i-need-to-register-a-business-name/

 

Business Names Registration Act 2011:

http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/bnra2011311/s18.html

 

Trade Marks Act 1995:

http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/tma1995121/

 

Penalties and Penalty Units:

https://www.lawhandbook.org.au/2019_00_00_04_a_note_about_penalty_units/

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What is the difference between a business and trading name?:

https://www.abr.business.gov.au/FAQ/Names