Case studies

Case studies

Ideas come in all shapes and sizes. It is likely that no matter your business or industry, intellectual property (IP) will help you along your journey. Find out more about how these New Zealand companies have leveraged IP to get to where they are today.

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Innovative New Zealand businesses have shared how IP has helped them achieve their goals. There are many different ways IP can play a part in your business strategy. Find out more about the kiwi companies protecting their ideas and how they're doing it below.
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Inhibit Coatings

Eldon Tate knew he needed to protect his world leading antimicrobial technology before going to market.

Patents Trade marks
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Paku

Based in the hills of Wellington, Paku honours mātauranga Māori in the creation of tools for children.

Trade marks
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Wai Mānuka

Wai Mānuka. A locally-sourced, premium, non-alcoholic beverage dreamed up by 3 friends at a party.

Trade marks Copyright
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Evithé Biotechnology

Evithé Biotechnology tackles the inflammation process by applying the ways plants defend themselves.

Trade marks Patents
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Miromoda

Miromoda nurtures young Māori fashion designers into an edgy annual showcase at NZ Fashion Week. Trade mark protection helped them build their brand.

Trade marks Copyright
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Baker Gramercy

Registering their trade mark early meant Baker Gramercy’s brand was protected as their reputation for authentic, fresh-baked goods took off.

Trade marks Trade secrets
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Mevo

Gaining thir own trade mark, and licensing other brands’ software IP, this unique car rental company got moving faster than ever.

Trade marks Copyright
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PaperHands

With their distinctive wallpapers and screen printing in high demand, find out how PaperHands protected their reputation with a registered trade mark.

Trade marks Copyright
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XFrame

An innovative building frame idea gained XFrame a registered design, and a lesson on the importance of timing for patent protection.

Designs Trade marks
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BuzzTech

A newfound love for beekeeping sent Julian McCurdy on a mission to create new tech to monitor beehive health.

Designs Trade marks
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One Percent Collective

Kind is the new cool. A small Wellington based team make it easy to give one percent of your income to some smaller, cool, Kiwi-based charities.

Trade marks
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Wrestler

Story telling using immersive virtual reality; creative design agency Wrestler is pushing the limits with the help of IP.

Trade marks Copyright
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