Apple & Woolworths Dispute
Apple & Woolworths Dispute
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I don't know about Australia, but in the US if you don't defend your trademark, it can be used as a proof you don't care for it and you can lose it in court. You must also act against genericization of it.
It happened to many brands in the past and many are still endangered.
http://en.allexperts.com/e/l/li/…With a TM based on something as generic as an apple, they must send cease and desist letters and sue even if they don't care.