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Importers bear the onus of proof when a registrant of a trademark claims to have consented to the use of the trademark.

Mastronardi Produce Limited has succeeded in an appeal that refused registration of the trademark ZIMA for tomatoes.

New Zealand is one of the few developed countries that retains a "local novelty" provision in its patents legislation. When assessing the patentability of an application, local novelty disregards any publication or use outside that particular jurisdiction. This, in theory, allows patent applicants to file in New Zealand after overseas publication, use, sale, or even the expiry of the 12-month Paris Convention period.

Recent changes remove the requirement to lodge a Notice of Entitlement for patent applications prior to acceptance.

In August 2010 and January 2011, we reported that the latest iteration of New Zealand's new Patents Act now sought to exclude computer software from patentability. The proposed exclusion was not only a reversal of New Zealand's previous position, it was also contrary to the stance taken by her major trading partners – especially Australia and the United States, who generally allow software patents subject to the invention satisfying what approximates to a mild "technical effect" criterion. We al

Designed for commuters, the Brompton folding bike is protected by several internationally registered trade marks.

Red Bull established that its trade dress as used on its cans acts as a trade mark and has an impressive reputation.

Rather, the National Party is being sued by the publishers of Eminem's early song catalogue for copyright infringement.

The CPC is a joint effort between the EPO and the USPTO to harmonise their existing patent classification systems.

The Patents Bill 2008 has "yo-yoed" on the Parliamentary Agenda from #55, up to 5, down to 25, and is now sitting at #2.

The patentability of so-called "business methods" has been a hot topic in the area of patent law over the past few years.

A recent decision by the Federal Court has served as a timely reminder to stakeholders to be wary when making any threat of infringement, awarding the respondent in World of Technologies Pty Ltd v Tempo damages to the value $213,059.96 for lost profits due to an unjustified threat of design infringement.

All businesses dealing with personal information in Australia or from Australians must review their privacy procedures.

Utility model patents provide a quick and easy way to obtain enforceable patent protection for product functionality.

Middle-Earth Enterprises, LLC is the owner of various IP rights derived from or associated with the works of JRR Tolkien.

From 15 September 2025, IPOS will pilot a 30% fee refund for Patent Prosecution Highway applications to speed up patent grants and lower costs for innovators.