3.3 Official signs or hallmarks

Section 28(c) of the Act prohibits the registration of marks that contain representations of an official sign or hallmark adopted by a convention country that is protected under the Paris Convention or the TRIPS Agreement and indicates control and warranty in relation to goods or services of the same, or similar, kind as those goods or services in relation to which the trade mark is to be registered, without the authorisation of the relevant authority. For example:

Official signs or hallmarks only receive protection if New Zealand has been notified by WIPO in accordance with the procedures set out in section 30. ⁹

Footnote

⁹ See Notification Under The Paris Convention or Trips Agreement below.