Manuka Doctor appeal dismissed as Manuka Medic keeps trademark rights

Manuka Doctor appeal dismissed as Manuka Medic keeps trademark rights
Manuka Doctor and Manuka Medic both make health and wellbeing products from mānuka honey. (Image: Martin Sykes)
John Anthony
Skincare company Manuka Doctor has lost its appeal to overturn a High Court ruling that allowed rival company Manuka Medic to register and maintain its trademark.Manuka Doctor, a registered trademark for mānuka-based skincare and therapeutic products, challenged Rory Hill’s application to register the similar mark, Manuka Medic, after both the assistant commissioner of trade marks and the High Court allowed it.Following a hearing on Feb 27, the Court of Appeal released a judgment on Oct 2 dismissing Manuka Doctor’s appeal against Ro...

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