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The not-so-sweet dispute over Brown Sugar
Posted on 01/02/2012 by
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?
Posted on 25/01/2012 by
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
Posted on 17/01/2012 by
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
Posted on 03/06/2011 by
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