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The Pacific Islands
The Pacific Islands are a collection of island countries
that consist of three ethnogeography groups, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. They are known for being in remote locations, often with small populations and limited resources. They have differing legal statuses and colonial histories. Obtaining trade mark protection in these areas can be complicated.
ZONE can provide you with expert advice for obtaining and maintaining trade mark protection in the Pacific Islands listed below.
Cautionary Notices
In countries where there is limited intellectual property legislation, cautionary notices are available as the best option for IP protection.
A cautionary notice is a publication in a local newspaper regarding the registration and ownership of a mark. Although not enforceable in the same manner as a registration, it notifies third parties of the owners’ rights and acts as a warning to potential infringers. The cautionary notice is intended to create evidence of a reputation in the relevant jurisdictions for the purposes of a common law passing off action or regulatory action in the future.
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