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How do New Zealand Courts assess “foreign language” trade marks (and is it the same in Australia)?

30 July 20245 minute read

Trade Marks

Middle Earth defeats LORD OF THE WINGS in New Zealand

25 January 20244 minute read

Trade Marks

Trade mark classification for emerging technologies

23 January 20244 minute read

Trade Marks

Focus on IP Rights Gains Momentum in Asia-Pacific Region

13 November 20235 minute read

Trade Marks

Do not delay challenging domain name registrations in New Zealand

9 October 20234 minute read

Trade Marks

Invalidation case shows “Bad Faith” is alive and well in New Zealand

25 August 20234 minute read

Trade Marks

DCC New Zealand Trade Mark Kete – June 2023

6 June 20234 minute read

Trade Marks

Opposition against registration of MANUKA HONEY succeeds in New Zealand

30 May 20233 minute read

Trade Marks

Influencers not so influential in New Zealand trade mark opposition

17 April 20235 minute read

Trade Marks

Brand owners are reminded to get it right the first time, in New Zealand revocation actions

30 March 20233 minute read

Trade Marks

New Zealand trade mark case demonstrates a difference in evidence admissibility between Australia and New Zealand

5 March 20235 minute read

Food & Beverage

Can anyone “own” Barista for milk?

18 October 20223 minute read

Trade Marks

Bonobos, Inc v Beaumanoir Asia Holding Singapore Pte. Limited [2022] NZIPOTM 17 (22 August 2022)

21 September 20226 minute read

Music

Māori Language Week 2022: What you should consider from an IP perspective when engaging with indigenous languages

19 September 20223 minute read

Trade Marks

The existence of “Zombie” marks in New Zealand forces brand owner back to court

22 August 20221 minute read

Trade Marks

IPONZ decision demonstrates the risks if attorneys “go fetch” and lodge their own evidence in trade mark proceedings

27 July 20223 minute read

Trade Marks

Opponent Wins New Zealand Trade Mark Opposition – Despite Inadmissible Evidence

9 June 20223 minute read

Trade Marks

Here’s a HINT – There is a high evidentiary burden in NZ TM oppositions based upon reputation

18 February 20226 minute read

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DCC New Zealand Trade Mark Kete – September 2024

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How do New Zealand Courts assess “foreign language” trade marks (and is it the same in Australia)?

Middle Earth defeats LORD OF THE WINGS in New Zealand

Trade mark classification for emerging technologies

Focus on IP Rights Gains Momentum in Asia-Pacific Region

Do not delay challenging domain name registrations in New Zealand

Invalidation case shows “Bad Faith” is alive and well in New Zealand

DCC New Zealand Trade Mark Kete – June 2023

Opposition against registration of MANUKA HONEY succeeds in New Zealand

Influencers not so influential in New Zealand trade mark opposition

Brand owners are reminded to get it right the first time, in New Zealand revocation actions

New Zealand trade mark case demonstrates a difference in evidence admissibility between Australia and New Zealand

Can anyone “own” Barista for milk?

Bonobos, Inc v Beaumanoir Asia Holding Singapore Pte. Limited [2022] NZIPOTM 17 (22 August 2022)

Māori Language Week 2022: What you should consider from an IP perspective when engaging with indigenous languages

The existence of “Zombie” marks in New Zealand forces brand owner back to court

IPONZ decision demonstrates the risks if attorneys “go fetch” and lodge their own evidence in trade mark proceedings

Opponent Wins New Zealand Trade Mark Opposition – Despite Inadmissible Evidence

Here’s a HINT – There is a high evidentiary burden in NZ TM oppositions based upon reputation