RetailWeet-Bix war could leave sour tasteFood manufacturing giant Sanitarium risks tarnishing its brand image through its dispute with a South Island shopkeeper.24 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandInventor wins $1m in patent scrap over clever champagne openerA Kiwi inventor has been awarded more than $1 million in damages after a court ruled an American company copied his patented champagne bottle opener.30 Mar 04:20 PM
TechnologyWikipedia calls for web blackout The founder of Wikipedia is leading calls for search engines and social media sites to take themselves offline for an entire day over pending US legislation. 17 Jan 12:27 AM
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Small BusinessGet The Answers: Trademark change will help big companies and exportersInternational competitors have often thought the marketplace here not sufficiently important, giving companies such as Fisher & Paykel, Douglas Pharmaceuticals and Glidepath opportunities to establish themselves.25 Sep 04:30 PM