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3. Contrary to law

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Section 17(1)(b) of the Act states:

The Commissioner must not register a trade mark or part of a trade mark any matter…the use of which is contrary to New Zealand law or would otherwise be disentitled to protection in any court…

Pursuant to section 17(1)(b) of the Act, an application for registration of a trade mark must be rejected if use of the mark would be contrary to law or would otherwise be disentitled to protection in any court.


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Last updated 8 September 2010

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