Zone were proud to be one of the finalists for NZ IP Specialist Firm of the Year once again at the NZ Law Awards. Client Functions This year we hosted our first Auckland Client Function. The night was a great success. Thank you to those who joined us, we hope you had a wonderful evening […]
In this September Newsletter issue: Zone Nominated for Law Awards Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka Awards Perils of Choosing a Name Top Tip: Protecting your Name Privacy Policy Labour Weekend – Monday 22 October 2018 Zone Nominated for Law Awards Zone are proud to be finalists once again in the New Zealand Law Awards in the […]
In this April Newsletter issue: Zone looks forward to INTA Anzac Day Trade Marks and the Global Market INTA The International Trade Mark Association Conference will be held in Seattle, in May this year. The Zone team are delighted to be attending this Annual Conference once again. After the success of their reception in Barcelona, […]
In this February Newsletter issue: Looking Ahead and Looking Behind Zone Bay of Plenty / Waikato Expo Trade Marks – Innocent Foods and Coca-Cola® ZIP Top Tip – Searching the Market Looking Ahead and Looking Behind Happy New Year! We trust you all enjoyed a well-deserved break and your 2018 has started well. Zone has […]
In this October Newsletter issue: Zone attends Business Expo 2017 Keep an Eye on Your Trade Mark Registrations Zone Welcomes New Staff Watch This Space… Business Expo 2017 Trademark Zone was pleased to be represented at the recent Business Expo in Wellington. The team had a great day engaging with the public and other stallholders […]
In this newsletter Wines and Spirits Geographical Indications now registrable in New Zealand New Zealand Copyright Act Review Underway The Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 Know your Rights Zone Welcomes New Staff Zone will be attending IPSANZ Annual Conference Wines and Spirits Geographical Indications now registrable in New Zealand The Geographical Indications (Wine and […]
There has been a recent surge in telephone calls and emails from clients and members of the public who have received fake letters regarding their trade marks. It seems a number of letters have been sent purporting to be from “PTMO”, the “Patent and Trade Mark Organisation”, a company who will renew your trade mark […]
In this newsletter Easter Weekend and Anzac Day INTA 2017 Jumbo Tennis Easter Weekend and Anzac Day Friday 14 April – Monday 17 April and Tuesday 25 April Zone IP and Zone Law will be closed for business on Friday 14 April 2017 through till Monday 17 April 2017 for Easter Weekend. We will be […]
In this Newsletter Issue: IPONZ closed due to Earthquake What’s in a Name New Zealand Trade Mark Scam – Payments Made to New Zealand Trade Mark Owners Trade Marks and Social Media IPONZ closed due to Earthquake The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand was closed on Monday and Tuesday the 14th and 15th of […]
Trade mark fees are being overhauled in Australia. New fees for Australian trade mark applications and renewals will come into effect on 10 October 2016, while new fees for WIPO import applications and renewals take effect on 28 October 2016. The most significant change in trade marks is the removal of the registration fee. Australia […]
