‘Manuka honey’: UK rules term can be used by Australian producers in blow to NZ
Written by Mostafa Rachwani from the Guardian
UK Intellectual Property Office says despite it being a Māori word, ‘manuka’ has entered the English language as a descriptive term
Australia’s honey industry has welcomed a UK decision to reject New Zealand’s bid to trademark the term manuka honey, which they hope will set a precedent for other jurisdictions.
The UK is one of several jurisdictions where a group of New Zealand producers have tried to stop products made outside the country using the label manuka honey.
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Written by Mostafa Rachwani from the Guardian
UK Intellectual Property Office says despite it being a Māori word, ‘manuka’ has entered the English language as a descriptive term
Australia’s honey industry has welcomed a UK decision to reject New Zealand’s bid to trademark the term manuka honey, which they hope will set a precedent for other jurisdictions.
The UK is one of several jurisdictions where a group of New Zealand producers have tried to stop products made outside the country using the label manuka honey.
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