File early in New Zealand to avoid stricter examination regime
When it comes into effect on 13 September 2014, the Patents Act 2013 will usher in broad and significant changes to New Zealand patent law. The raft of changes...
When it comes into effect on 13 September 2014, the Patents Act 2013 will usher in broad and significant...
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Sears Brands LLC v Trio Group Australia Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 46
This case concerned an opposition to an application to register TRIO CRAFTSMAN, in respect of goods in class 6 including hinges, nails, brackets, fittings, wire bolts and other small...
This case concerned an opposition to an application to register TRIO CRAFTSMAN, in respect of goods in class 6...
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Laverana GmbH & Co. KG v Lalisse Australia Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 44
The applicant in this case applied for the mark LAVIENA in respect of class 3 skincare cosmetics and skincare preparations. Opponent’s trade mark Applicant’s trade mark LAVERA LAVIENA The mark was opposed on the...
The applicant in this case applied for the mark LAVIENA in respect of class 3 skincare cosmetics and skincare...
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Third party actions under the New Zealand Patents Act 2013
As reported by Guy Tucker on 9 January 2014, starting on 13 September 2014 New Zealand will have a totally new statutory regime under which patents will be filed,...
As reported by Guy Tucker on 9 January 2014, starting on 13 September 2014 New Zealand will have a...
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IP Australia Releases 2014 Intellectual Property Report
IP Australia, the Australian Government department that manages Intellectual Property Rights in Australia has released a report on the state of play of Intellectual Property Rights in Australia up...
IP Australia, the Australian Government department that manages Intellectual Property Rights in Australia has released a report on the...
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Donzenac Pty Ltd v MCV Enviroworks Pty Ltd [2014] ATMO 42
This case concerned an opposition to the mark ENVIROBLANKET in respect of class 1 soil and related goods and class 37 landscaping and related services. The application was opposed on...
This case concerned an opposition to the mark ENVIROBLANKET in respect of class 1 soil and related goods and...
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