Licensing & Protection Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on licensing & protection for new zealand businesses.
Someone Copied My Logo In NZ: What Should I Do?
Found a business using a logo that looks too close to yours? Here is how to check your ownership, trade mark position and next steps in New Zealand.
7 November 2026
Liquor Licence Checklist For Cafes And Restaurants
Planning to serve alcohol in your cafe or restaurant? Here is a practical NZ checklist for the licence, policies, managers and customer terms you'll need.
1 November 2026
How Much Does A Trade Mark Lawyer Cost In NZ?
Trade mark costs in New Zealand are more than just the IPONZ filing fee. Here is what you can expect, what drives the cost and when legal help is worth it.
31 October 2026
Trade Mark Monitoring Cost In NZ: What To Expect
Wondering whether trade mark monitoring is worth paying for? Here's what it can cover, what drives the cost in NZ and what to do if a similar brand appears.
30 October 2026
Course Content Licensing Agreements In NZ
Licensing your online course can grow your reach without giving up control. Here is what to cover before another organisation uses your materials.
30 October 2026
You Registered a Trade Mark Personally. Does Your Company Own It?
Registered your trade mark personally? That does not mean your company owns the brand it has been building.
29 October 2026
Do You Need A Trade Mark Watch Service In NZ?
Registered your brand and worried about similar names? Here's how trade mark watch services work in NZ, including IPONZ deadlines and practical monitoring options.
29 October 2026
Joint Ownership Of Intellectual Property In New Zealand: Who Controls Its Use?
Who can actually use jointly owned IP in New Zealand? Shared ownership can create major commercial roadblocks unless the rules are clear from the start.
15 October 2026
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