John Hackett

John Hackett

John is a recognised and celebrated professional in his field and is a member of overseas trade mark organisations including INTA (International Trade Mark Association), ITMA (Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys -UK) and PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trade Mark Group). He has served on numerous committees for INTA for over 30 years. In 2016, John was named the International Trade Mark Lawyer of the Year by international organization Who’s Who Legal. He is fluent in Italian and French

Are Two UBERS One Too Many?
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Are Two UBERS One Too Many?

In a recent New Zealand High Court decision, Uber Group, a Northland company, offering...

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MANUKA DOCTOR and MANUKA MEDIC - confusingly similar trade marks?
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MANUKA DOCTOR and MANUKA MEDIC - confusingly similar trade marks?

MANUKA DOCTOR and MANUKA MEDIC - confusingly similar trade marks?Recently, in New...

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Proper Usage of your Important Trade Marks
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Proper Usage of your Important Trade Marks

Don’t Let Them Become the Generic or Descriptive Name for your Product! The market in New...

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The Exclusivity of the Champagne Name in New Zealand
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The Exclusivity of the Champagne Name in New Zealand

In the early 1980's, New Zealand's largest wine producer, Montana Wines (now part of the...

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The 'Grate' Art of Translation
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The 'Grate' Art of Translation

Does PARMESAN, as a cheese description, translate to mean PARMIGIANO REGGIANO?The New...

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