Could you be more specific? Working out your Trade Mark’s Specification

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To properly classify and protect your trade mark, IPONZ requires each trade mark to be registered within one or multiple goods or services specifications. You must also currently trade, or hold an honest intention to trade in each of the categories…

No Offence! Ensuring your Trade Mark is not likely to offend Māori and other Community Groups

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The Trade Marks Act 2002 outlines that trade marks must be rejected if they are likely to offend a significant section of the community. The first part of this article discusses trade marks that are likely to offend a significant section of…

Parry Field Lawyers are pleased to announce the release of “Start-ups Legal Toolkit

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We just released our new free ebook "Start Ups Legal Toolkit 2018" with a super fun and interactive presentation at Ministry of Awesome's "Coffee & Jam" in Christchurch, New Zealand - had a busking theme with a bit of juggling thrown…

Parry Field Lawyers are pleased to announce the release of “Start-ups Legal Toolkit 2018.”

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We get many questions from start-ups, charities and social enterprises on what they need to consider when establishing themselves. This made us think – “why not put all our answers in one spot?!” After the initial buzz of coming up…

Employment Relations Act 2000

New Zealand's Employment Relations Act 2000 aims to build productive employment relationships through the promotion of mutual trust and confidence in all aspects of the employment environment. How does the Employment Relations Act…

Making Sure Your Trust Is Not A Sham

"Many trustees are unknowingly sitting on a time bomb as a result of the failure of advisors forming trusts to provide practical guidance on trust law, the running of trusts, or the duties of trustees. This has resulted in many trusts being…

GST Transitional Rules and Land Transactions

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The rate of GST is changing on 1 October 2010 to 15%. Get this wrong and it could cost you dearly, especially if you are purchasing or leasing property.  This short note covers a couple of important situations that could save you money, in…

Tax When Moving To New Zealand

Tax Issues to Consider When Moving to New Zealand If you are thinking of moving to New Zealand then here are a few tax issues to consider. Tax Rates (for year ending 31 March 2011) Individuals   $0 -…

Charities and Imputation

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In mid-2008, the New Zealand government gave charities an opportunity to give their view on receiving a tax break. Currently charities are indirectly taxed when they invest in New Zealand companies. The government has been investigating ways…