Organisation: Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand

In our latest round-up, we look at Vans settling the WAVY BABY dispute, Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain settling a trademark dispute with a burger truck, and more.

23 August 2024

The IP Office of New Zealand has upheld the decision to reject the Indian Government's application to register BASMATI as a certification mark.

12 July 2024

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WTR reveals the world’s most advanced IP offices for digital and non-core activities in the sixth edition of our exclusive ranking.

16 May 2024

In this latest update, we look at members of AIPLA visiting the JPO to discuss AI developments, INPI attending Viva Technology in Paris, and much more.

24 April 2024

This decision may be relevant for IP lawyers interested in the protection and recognition afforded to the rights of indigenous people in any country.

07 June 2023

The criminals behind these fraudulent schemes can generate an estimated annual turnover of up to €16 million each, the report finds.

03 May 2023

This decision of the assistant commissioner shows just how difficult it is to lodge evidence ‘out of time’.

27 March 2023

In this dispute between competitors Energy Beverages and Frucor Suntory over the use of the colour green for energy drinks, the Court of Appeal has allowed Frucor’s trademark registration to remain on the register.

14 December 2022

Bidfood Limited has successfully opposed Oatly AB’s application to register BARISTA in relation to milk substitutes, including oat-based drinks.

28 October 2022

A brand owner has had to appeal its own successful non-use revocation action to kill off a ‘zombie’ trademark.

30 August 2022