News articles tagged 'Trade Mark'

The not-so-sweet dispute over Brown Sugar

The recent dispute between the Taihape-based Brown Sugar Café and the Nelson-based House of Brown Sugar Café highlights how important trade marks are to small businesses. Read More

What's all the fuss over NUCKING FUTS?

The modern world has become so clogged with sensory stimulation that businesses are resorting to shock advertising tactics or “shockvertising” to differentiate their products. Read More

DC Comics fails to prevent registration of superhero character

DC Comics has failed in its attempt to oppose a trade mark application for a super hero character in relation to financial services in class 36. Read More

Oyster bay keeps out Oystercatcher

World renowned New Zealand winemaker, Delegat’s Wine Estate Limited, which owns “Oyster Bay” wine, has successfully prevented registration of an application for the trade mark “Oystercatcher” by Oystercatcher Wines Limited. Read More