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.


