This article has been written for people who want basic information about trade marks and service marks. If you require any assistance or wish to discuss anything mentioned in it, please feel free to contact us. What is the difference between a trade...
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Information for those applying for a trade mark including the process of application and a helpful checklist of information required
People are asking us, “WHY BOTHER? I’ve been using the mark for years. Why register it now?” Here are some of the reasons for applying to register: 1. Your trade mark may be the most valuable asset in your business! If I could appropriate your trade mark, how much business would I get from the goodwill you have built around your trade mark over the years you have been using it?
Waitomo Adventures Ltd was first established in 1987 by CEO Nick Andreef. The company have a long and proud history delivering unique underground adventures and experiences through some of the incredible cave systems in the Waitomo area.
Absolute Grounds for Refusal There are strict rules in New Zealand specifying what you are not allowed to trademark. These “absolute” rules are found in section 17 of the Trade Marks Act 2002. We have summarised these below: A trade Read more…
In 2015 FileInvite CEO James Sampson was running a thriving ecommerce website development business, Zyber. Business was going well but coordinating all of the content for hundreds of websites was challenging and time consuming. So, James Sampson solved the problem by developing a digital tool to manage information requests, notify stakeholders and keep everyone on track. Instantly, turnaround times and internal administration were reduced, and he knew he was on to a winner.
The personnel at NZMarks are dedicated to handling instructions with the same professional care they expect when giving their own instructions to an associate. We represent our clients at the New Zealand Patent Office by acting promptly and intelligently on Read more…