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Subject:
New Zealand Honey Firm Moves to Protect Use of 'Manuka' in EU
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C Hooper <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 14 Apr 2006 04:43:56 -0700
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Moves Made To Safeguard 'Manuka' Name
Scoop Independent News, 4/13/2006

An application has been made to secure the 'manuka' name after concerns
were raised by manuka honey exporters that the word 'manuka' was
legally unprotected in Europe and could fall into the wrong hands

According to Sue Irwin Ironside, partner at intellectual property
lawyers Baldwins, while manuka as a word would be exceptionally
difficult to protect in New Zealand as it is in general use, that is
not the case in other countries...
 
For the full story, see: www.apitherapynews.com

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