In recent times a number of Maori groups have argued that aspects of their culture cannot be used without proper permission. For example Maori groups objected when an Israeli tobacco...
When choosing a trade mark it is best to avoid descriptive names. For example a brand name such as “small tablet” for tablets that are small would probably be impossible...
A common misconception is that copyright cannot be relied on to protect short slogans of the type used in advertising. This is because such slogans are seen by some as...
Under New Zealand law copyright can be infringed by a competitor who copies a three dimensional product (which most products are) in terms of its appearance. This can apply even...