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Ellis Terry named New Zealand IP Prosecution Firm of the Year at Managing Intellectual Property Awards ceremony
We are delighted to announce that Ellis Terry was awarded the New Zealand Prosecution award for 2017 at the Managing IP Global Awards on 9 March 2017. The Managing IP Global Awards recognise the best Intellectual Property firms in the world.
The…
Protecting the Material World
21 October 2016
Season after season, upmarket designers produce runway looks which are then swiftly replicated and manufactured by more affordable chain stores. This practice – known as fast fashion – fuels the global fashion industry.…
Ellis Terry named among world's top patent professionals
Ellis Terry is proud to announce that John Terry and Blayne Peacock have again featured in the Managing IP survey and IAM Patent 1000 survey for 2016 under patent prosecution and patent litigation. The IAM survey refers to Ellis Terry as “New…
Why and how your client should protect their branding
Brands and trade marks are powerful business assets. As consumers, we rely on branding to differentiate the products and services of one trader from another. We familiarise ourselves with the brands we use, and are loyal to brands we enjoy and…
Protecting your Trade Marks in China
If China is a market of interest to you, or you already trade in China but have not yet sought registered trade mark protection there, then it is advisable to do so sooner rather than later for the following reasons.
Third Party Registration…
What Brexit means for EU IP Rights Holders
As you know, the United Kingdom (UK) has voted to leave the European Union (EU), although it will be some time before negotiations commence and the exit will not be before 2018.
We are reminding our clients that their EU Intellectual Property…
European Union Trade Mark Reforms
Significant changes to the laws, systems and processes concerning European Union trade marks will be implemented on 23 March 2016. The intent behind the changes is to increase efficiency and to harmonise the laws between the EU Intellectual…
The Silver Fern Flag & Related Intellectual Property Issues
A country’s flag is a distinctive symbol of the country it represents, much like a trade mark is a badge of origin for a business. The future of our national symbol is up for debate, and on 20 November 2015 we will be given the opportunity…
Rugby World Cup 2015 Etiquette: What Your Business Needs to Know
With the opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup (RWC) kicking off tomorrow in London at 6am NZST, it is safe to say that RWC fever has officially hit home. Businesses may recall that when New Zealand hosted the tournament in 2011, there were…