BusinessDaimler loses trademark fightThe luxury car maker lost a bid to prevent a Chinese firm from using what it perceives to be a similar logo.08 Sep 12:24 AM
BusinessCan you copyright a chicken sandwich?Norberto Colón Lorenzana had what we can all agree is a pretty unremarkable idea.27 Aug 12:00 AM
Small BusinessKnow your rights when Hollywood threatensAnother small business owner has been told by big Hollywood to change signs - so what are your rights?21 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionJohn Luxton: Major TPP players holding their dairy consumers to ransomDairyNZ chairman John Luxton says it some TPP players are seeking to maintain trade protection rather than reduce it.19 Aug 09:30 PM
BusinessCourt case splits movie and internet industriesA U.S. appeals court struggled over the rules to block electronic transmissions that violate U.S. property rights.12 Aug 12:13 AM
BusinessSuper hero battle at tyre shopA Paeroa tyre shop has been told by entertainment giant, DC Comics, to change their branding or risk being taken to court.04 Aug 04:00 AM
BusinessCC's in snack giant brand fightA fight over the right to use the CC's brand name has lead to claims that a food giant was trying to misappropriate20 Jul 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTPP leak shows drug company pushA document shows the US was trying to get increased TPP protection for drug company intellectual property.02 Jul 02:10 AM
TelecommunicationsBackdoor TV users survive deadlineSlingshot and Orcon subscribers with backdoor access to American pay TV services have survived a 5pm deadline and will keep their global mode services, for the time being.15 Apr 05:53 AM
TelecommunicationsCallPlus owners ponder backdoor TV backdownThe new Aussie owners of Call Plus won't rule out continuing with its Global Mode service and says it is up to existing owners to deal with broadcasters' legal challenges.14 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandZoggs v Sexwax dispute ends at Supreme CourtA long-standing trademark dispute between surfing wax company Sex Wax and swimwear company Zoggs has ended at the Supreme Court.02 Mar 07:36 AM
BusinessLawyer threatens copyright actionAn Auckland franchising lawyer has accused certain colleagues in the profession of laziness after his work was plagiarised a third time.26 Feb 06:00 PM
BDBDBusinessJeanswest ordered to pay $50kThe Court of Appeal has ordered Australian company Jeanswest to pay additional damages, for infringing Dutch clothing firm G-Star Raw's copyright on biker jeans.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPartial victory in Red Nose battleA New Zealand charity has won the right to use Red Nose Day in New Zealand after a challenge by an Australian charity, but it has not won its case outright.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi rum upstart in trouble with CokeWhere there was smoke - and coke - there was fire for a Kiwi rum company, which used soft drinks giant Coca-Cola's prized trademark name.29 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessTough limits on Dotcom's movementsInternet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom will face tougher new bail conditions and make a daily visit to the police for at least the next week.17 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessDotcom's helicopter banKim Dotcom is banned from using helicopters, travelling by boat or going 80 kilometres from his home, ahead of a bail hearing next Monday.17 Nov 01:21 AM
New ZealandCloud over Black Widow portraitA controversial artist's portrait of a convicted murderer could be destroyed if allegations of copyright infringement are pursued through the courts.13 Sep 01:20 AM
BusinessJeanswest denies copying Dutch designA New Zealand jeans retailer says it did not copy a Dutch clothing company's jean design, as the style was no longer original.26 Aug 02:15 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsMore subscribers fuel Sky TV profitsNZ's dominant pay-TV company posted a better than expected 21pc gain in profit as it boosted revenue from more subscribers.22 Aug 09:03 PM
TelecommunicationsMediaworks joins Sky, TVNZ in ad banTVNZ has joined Sky TV in banning Slingshot's latest ads promoting the ISP's 'Global Mode service.'05 Aug 06:16 AM
TelecommunicationsSky TV bans Slingshot advertsSky TV has banned Slingshot advertising, in a move the pay TV operator says protects consumers legitimately viewing TV shows and movies.04 Aug 02:28 AM
BusinessWhat to expect from the next generation of WindowsThe tech world is abuzz with speculation on what Microsoft is planning for the next generation of its operating system to replace Windows 8.11 Jul 05:24 AM
ManufacturingPink Batts scrap heads back to courtPink Batts’ maker Tasman Insulation has confirmed that both it and rival Knauf Insulation are appealing parts of a High Court judgment about the term "batts" and how it can be used in NZ.12 Jun 01:26 AM
BusinessApple, Microsoft targets of Chinese mediaChina's state-run media has stepped up criticism of US technology companies including Apple and Microsoft as tensions escalate over cyberspying and hacking allegations.09 Jun 02:30 AM
BusinessChina pushes banks to remove IBM serversThe Chinese government is pushing domestic banks to remove high-end servers made by IBM in an escalation of the dispute with the US over spying claims.28 May 02:10 AM
