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Mars New Zealand Limited v Heinz Wattie's Limited

Trade mark – descriptive tagline forming part of opponent’s marks – whether capable of sustaining opposition to trade mark application under ss 17(1) and 25(1)(c). Read more.

 

Baycity Technologies Limited v Uttinger & Dairysense LLC

Patents – infringement by way of counterclaim - allegation of contributory infringement – applications for further and better discovery, interrogatories and inspection – inadequacies of pleadings as to contributory infringement affecting applications. Read more.

 

Mechanical Plastics Corp v Holdfast NZ Limited

Misleading and deceptive conduct in trade – passing off – former distributor of plaintiff’s products substituting its own product in response to orders – proof of loss in passing off. Read more.