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New Zealand: Similarity of Trade Marks under New Zealand and EU Law – Similar or Not?

06/06/2019

Article written by: Niklas Fels | Thursday 16th May 2019

The element of similarity of two conflicting marks is one of the core elements in trade mark law. It becomes relevant whenever two trade marks collide - may it be during the application process, in opposition and cancellation, or during infringement proceedings.

While both New Zealand and EU Trade Mark Law seems to provide comparable tests to determine the similarity of signs, the application of these tests can lead to different results. MORE...