{"id":2243,"date":"2020-12-23T14:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T04:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nz.legalvision.com.au\/?p=2243"},"modified":"2024-05-14T14:08:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T01:08:51","slug":"avoid-breaching-another-persons-intellectual-property-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/intellectual-property\/avoid-breaching-another-persons-intellectual-property-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Breaching Another Person\u2019s IP in NZ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intellectual property (IP) is a vital consideration for most companies, particularly as they grow and increase their business. However, creating and protecting your IP can be surprisingly difficult, particularly as you need to ensure you are not accidentally breaching another person or business\u2019 IP. For instance, if you want to protect a new brand name or slogan, it is essential to know if another business has already done so. This article will set out the different types of IP and how to avoid breaching another person\u2019s IP rights.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Different Kinds of Intellectual Property<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intellectual property rights protect the expression of your idea in something you have made or created. Intellectual property (IP) rights include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/intellectual-property\/how-to-register-your-trade-mark-in-new-zealand\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trade marks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, used to distinguish your goods and services from a competitor\u2019s;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/intellectual-property\/how-to-apply-for-patent-protection-in-new-zealand\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">patents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to protect your new inventions;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">designs for the distinctive aesthetic of your products;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">plant variety rights for new varieties in agriculture or horticulture;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">geographical indications for <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/trademarks\/trade-marks-wine-industry\/\">wines and spirits<\/a> that are characteristic of a particular location; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">copyright for your creative works like books, paintings and software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some IP rights may be registered, which gives you certain exclusive rights over your brand or innovation. However, other people and businesses can also register their IP, which would give them the exclusive right to use a brand or innovation. This is an issue if you are also interested in using one of those ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--warning\">\n    <p>LegalVision cannot provide legal assistance with patents. We recommend you contact your local law society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowing What IP to Secure and How to Search for It<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a new or growing business, you will want to protect the IP that is key to your business. However, it is not always easy to know which IP you should secure. Usually, the first piece of IP that a business commonly creates is a business name. As such, you should begin by doing several searches of your name, or a word or series of words that are similar to your name. This way, you can see if any existing brands may pose an issue to you in terms of IP. You can also check for any notable slogans, logos or images that are key to your company.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before establishing your IP, it is essential to search relevant databases or registers to know what other individuals or businesses have created or registered. Several different links may prove useful when you are looking to check for this IP. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.iponz.govt.nz\/app\/Extra\/IP\/TM\/PublicSearch\/PublicSearch.aspx?sid=637438352763800708\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trade Mark Check<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tool to check if anybody has registered a name, slogan, logo or image that you want to use;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iponz.govt.nz\/about-ip\/patents\/search\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patent Search<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tool to see if a patent you want to register has already been registered; or&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/companies-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Zealand Company Register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to see if there are any 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To ensure you avoid copyright infringement, you should always create, write or design your own original work. You do not usually need to register this work, as copyright is automatic in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a general tip, IP does not always need to be registered to be enforceable. If you are assisting or working with another business, ensure you check the IP clause in any contract or agreement to understand the limits on your use of that business\u2019 IP.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Final Check: Google<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a last precautionary measure, you should also browse internet search engines like Google to avoid breaching another person&#8217;s IP rights. An internet search ensures no businesses are using your business name that have not sought to register a trade mark or company name. Third parties may still accrue \u201ccommon law\u201d rights in an unregistered trade mark.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have checked all of the above databases and registers and cannot find anyone with the name or brand you want to secure, this is a good first step. However, it can be complicated to ensure that you have located all relevant listings. Therefore, it is very wise to engage an IP specialist to assist with searching. You should then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/intellectual-property\/register-business-name-new-zealand\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">register your own IP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as soon as possible. It is beneficial to discuss this with a dedicated IP lawyer or attorney when you do so.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Almost all businesses will look to protect their IP at some stage in their development, particularly as they grow larger. When you look to use or secure something key to your business, such as your business name or slogan, it is crucial to check whether you are breaching anybody else\u2019s IP rights when you do so. There are many tools to help you ascertain whether any particular IP has been registered in New Zealand. 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Call us today on&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+64800447119\"><\/a><a href=\"tel:0800447119\">0800 447 119<\/a>&nbsp;or visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/membership\/\">membership page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1606880228344\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How would I accidentally breach another person\u2019s IP?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If another person or business has registered a trade mark, for instance a name or icon you would like to use, you may be infringing on their IP if you then use that protected IP for your own business\u2019 purposes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1606880258379\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why do I want to register my IP?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is beneficial for you to register your IP to safeguard your brand from being used by other businesses. You may wish to protect, for example, innovations or distinguishing features of your business. It will also help protect your business from <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/intellectual-property\/how-to-prevent-counterfeits\">counterfeiters<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1606880271477\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What IP should I protect first in my start-up?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most companies will secure their name as a first step. 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