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All for One, and One for all?

A core principle of trade mark law is that a trade mark – a business’s ‘badge of origin’ – should be distinctive. ‘Distinctive’, in law,...

George Jackson: Protecting the intellectual property of Bay of Plenty businesses

As every business owner will tell you, bringing an idea to life takes time, money, and an enormous amount of energy. There is little...

Commerce Act changes – stormy seas ahead for IP owners?

On 5 April 2022, the Commerce Amendment Act 2022 received Royal Assent. The purpose of the Act is “to strengthen the prohibition against...

It’s coming home… the return of NZ’s IP

Anyone who was in the UK (or supported the English football team) in 1996 will undoubtedly remember the dulcet tones of David Baddiel and...

2022…new year…new idea? New IP?

It was a glorious afternoon. The sun was shining, and a gentle breeze blew across the sea as you enjoyed a fine Pinot Gris....

Exporting to Australia – trademark tricks and copyright catches

Are you thinking of exportin’ to Australia? Got your IP rights in order? Not yet? Well, don’t leave it too late because ‘she’ might...

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