Clive has appeared as senior counsel in a number of leading intellectual property cases including:

1. Heinz Wattie’s Ltd v Societe Des Produits Nestle S.A. [2022] NZIPOTM 10, 8 April 2022. (successful opposition to application alleging non-use of registered trade mark FELIX)
2. Intech Inc v Anura Ltd [2022] NZHC 574, 25 March 2022. (unsuccessful application for interlocutory injunction relating to breach of confidence and breach of copyright in relation to amphibious systems)
3. Alalaakkola v Palmer [2021] NZHC 3101, 17 November 2021. (successful application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal in relation to a High Court decision allowing a spouse to claim an interest in his former wife’s copyright in artwork. Leave granted on the basis that the matter is of significant public interest, particularly to artists and those in the creative industries)
4. Green Way Ltd v Mutual Construction Ltd [2021] NZHC 1704, 8 July 2021. (decision of Campbell J rescinding without notice search orders)
5. Re Ganymed Pharmaceuticals GmbH [2021] NZIPOPAT 6, 5 July 2021. (decision of Assistant Commissioner Robb described by Davies Collison Cave as a “double victory over double patenting in New Zealand” where it was found a double patenting objection can now be overcome by withdrawal of the accepted application or surrender of a patent granted thereon)
6. Flujo Sanguineo Holdings Pty Ltd v Merisant Company [2021] NZHC 1505, 3 June 2021. (successful defence of passing off claim based solely on product get up and absent any trade mark infringement or passing off, in relation to natural sweeteners – NATURALS)
7. Unilever PLC v Amazon Technologies, Inc [2020] NZIPOTM 17, 27 August 2020. (successful application alleging non-use of registered trade mark SURPRISE)
8. Fokker Brothers Inc Ltd v Fokker Brothers Ltd [2020] NZHC 953 (2020) 15 TCLR 650, 11 May 2020. (High Court decision by Palmer J upholding Asst Commissioner Glover’s decision on special circumstances excusing non-use of trade mark)
9. Creative Development Solutions Ltd v Chorus New Zealand Ltd [2019] NZHC 2959, Dobson J., 13 November 2019. (decision declining claim for breach of confidence in relation to range of information relating to telecommunications industry)
10. Fokker Brothers Ltd v Fokker Brothers Inc Ltd [2019] NZIPOTM 2, (2019) 145 IPR 593, Asst Commissioner Glover.  (first decision under section 66(2) of the Trade Marks Act 2002, finding non-use of trade mark was due to special circumstances outside the control of the owner – financial difficulties – company unable to use mark due to acrimonious marriage breakup involving directors/shareholders of closely held family company)
11. Dodson Motorsport Ltd v Logiical Performance Ltd (2019) 144 IPR 524, Edwards J, 30 April 2019 (copyright infringement, breach of confidence and breach of the Fair Trading Act in relation to modified aftermarket car parts. Permanent injunction granted and damages awarded)
12. NZ Fintech Ltd v Credit Corp Financial Solutions Pty Ltd (2019) 144 IPR 156 (interim injunction application refused regarding the alleged infringement of rights in relation to Google AdWords and NZ Fintech Ltd v Credit Corp Financial Solutions Pty Ltd [2019] NZHC 1210 (application for leave to appeal decision to Court of Appeal declined)
13. Merisant Company, Inc v Flujo Sanguineo Holdings Pty Ltd [2018] NZCA 390, [2018] NZAR 1550 (appeal against decision to refuse a stay of proceedings for abuse of process)
14. Flujo Sanguineo Holdings Pty Ltd v Merisant Company Inc [2018] NZHC 54, [2018] NZAR 189, Fitzgerald J (application for stay – abuse of process)
15. Merial Inc v Intervet International BV [2017] NZHC 2918 (appeal against Commissioner’s Decision regarding extension of time)
16. Goodman Fielder Consumer Foods Pty Ltd v Heinz Wattieʼs Ltd [2017] NZHC 177 (discovery of documents in trade mark removal proceedings
17. NSK Ltd v General Equipment Co Ltd [2016] NZHC 2721; NZK Ltd v General Equipment Co Ltd [2016] NZHC 1586; NSK Ltd v General Equipment Co Ltd [2016] NZHC 1424 (discovery and confidentiality)
18. Assa Abloy New Zealand Ltd v Allegion (New Zealand) Ltd [2016] NZHC 1738 (patent infringement; patent revocation)
19. Doug Andrews and Ventilation Ltd v Dil [2015] NZSC 141 (application for leave to appeal)
20. Assa Abloy New Zealand Ltd v Allegion (New Zealand) [2015] NZHC 2760 (further discovery)
21. Jeanswest Corporation (New Zealand) Ltd v G-Star Raw C.V. [2015] NZCA 14, [2015] 13 TCLR 7873337 (copyright infringement)
22. Tasman Insulation New Zealand Ltd v Knauf Insulation Ltd [2015] NZCA 602, [2015] 116 IPR 352 (trade mark infringement and genericism; Fair Trading Act)
23. Tasman Insulation New Zealand Ltd v Knauf Insulation Ltd [2014] NZHC 960, [2014] 108 IPR 162 (trade mark infringement and genericism; Fair Trading Act)
24. Cure Kids v National Sids Council of Australia Ltd [2014] 113 IPR 526, [2015] 3 NZLR 90 (trade mark removal) Chettleburgh v Seduce Group Australia Pty Ltd [2014] NZHC 2220 High Court, Auckland, 12/9/2014, CIV 2014-485-4517, Fogarty J (further appeal from Commissioner’s decision – trade mark removal)
25. Ice SA (formerly named TKS s.a.) v Swatch AG (Swatch SA) (Swatch Ltd) [2013] NZCA 654 (admissibility of further evidence on appeal)
26. G-Star Raw C.V. v Jeanwest Corporation (New Zealand) Ltd [2013] NZHC 3337 (copyright infringement) Doug Andrews Heating and Ventilation Ltd v Dil [2013] 104 IPR 482 (patent infringement and validity)
27. International Photo Intellectual Property Ltd v Pacific Magazines NZ Ltd [2012] NZHC 1582, 9 July 2012, CIV 2011-404-841, Potter J (interlocutory application for further discovery)
28. Divett v Skeates [2012] NZHC 2214, 30 August 2012 (enforcement of settlement agreement)
29. Baycity Technologies Ltd v Uttinger, Auckland, 21/3/2012, CIV 2006-404-7709, Winkelmann J (application for further particulars of infringement)
30. Chettleburgh v Seduce Group Australia Pty Ltd [2012] NZHC 2563, [2012] 98 IPR 306 (appeal from Commissioner’s decision – trade mark removal)
31. Roby Trustees Ltd v Mars New Zealand Ltd (Court of Appeal – trade mark registration – 2012)
32. Mars New Zealand Ltd v Roby Trustees Ltd, HC Auckland, CIV-2011-404-4613, 7 December 2011, Venning J (appeal from Assistant Commissioner of Trade Marks regarding registrability)
33. Assa Abloy New Zealand Ltd v Aluminium Systems NZ Ltd, HC Wellington, CIV-2010-485-2, 7 March 2011, MacKenzie J, Noted: 34 TCL 18/5 (appeal from Commissioner of Patents regarding opposition)
34. Brand Developers Ltd v Ezibuy Ltd, HC Auckland, CIV-2010-404-7593, 4 February 2011, Asher J, Noted: 34 TCL 8/4 (interlocutory injunction – registered design)
35. Inverness Switzerland v MDS (High Court (copyright infringement – 2010)
36. Puredepth Ltd v NCP Trading Ltd [2010] NZCA 392, 25 August 2010 (patent infringement)
37. McInnes v Stallion Plastics Ltd [2010] NZCA 156, 30 April 2010 (leave to appeal; privilege and non-disclosure)
38. Stallion Plastics Ltd v McInnes, HC Wtn, CIV-2008-485-2250, 17 November 2009, Dobson J (pleadings; cause of action)
39. Peter Ward v Genesis Equipment (High Court – patent amendment- 2009) Sintes v Harris (High Court – patent infringement and revocation – 2008)
40. Peterson Portable v Lucas (Supreme Court – patent revocation – 2006)
41. Pacific Software v Perry Group (Court of Appeal – software commissioning – 2003) McCain Foods v Conagra (Court of Appeal – trade mark registration – 2002)
42. Ancare v Fort Dodge (Privy Council – patent revocation – 2002)

Reported cases in which Clive has appeared as counsel

1. Assa Abloy New Zealand Ltd v Allegion (New Zealand) Ltd [2015] NZHC 2760, [2018] NZAR 600 (patent infringement – discovery application seeking documents relating to communications to 3rdparties including customers)
2. Merisant Company, Inc v Flujo Sanguineo Holdings Pty Ltd [2018] NZCA 390, [2018] NZAR 1550 (appeal against decision to refuse a stay of proceedings for abuse of process)
3. Flujo Sanguineo Holdings Pty Ltd v Merisant Company Inc [2018] NZHC 54, [2018] NZAR 189, Fitzgerald J (application for stay – abuse of process)
4. Dodson Motorsport Ltd v Logiical Performance Ltd [2018] NZHC 2331, [2018] NZAR 1480 (application for further and better discovery – copyright infringement)
5. Jeanswest Corporation (New Zealand) Ltd v G-Star Raw V. [2015] NZCA 14, [2015] 13 TCLR 787 (copyright infringement)
6. Tasman Insulation New Zealand Ltd v Knauf Insulation Ltd [2015] NZCA 602, [2015] 116 IPR 352, [2016] 3 NZLR 145, (2015) 14 TCLR 220 (trade mark infringement and genericism; Fair Trading Act)
7. Tasman Insulation New Zealand Ltd v Knauf Insulation Ltd (No 2) [2014] NZHC 1399, 109 IPR 106 (application for variation of terms of injunction)
8. Tasman Insulation New Zealand Ltd v Knauf Insulation Ltd [2014] NZHC 960, [2014] 108 IPR 162 (trade mark infringement and genericism; Fair Trading Act)
9. Cure Kids v National Sids Council of Australia Ltd [2014] 113 IPR 526, [2015] 3 NZLR 90 (trade mark removal)
10. Doug Andrews Heating and Ventilation Ltd v Dil [2013] NZHC 3333, 104 IPR 482 (patent infringement and counterclaim for revocation)
11. Chettleburgh v Seduce Group Australia Pty Ltd [2012] NZHC 2563, [2012] 98 IPR 306 (appeal from Commissioner’s decision – trade mark removal)
12. Roby Trustees Ltd v Mars New Zealand Ltd [2012] 98 IPR 353
13. Divett v Skeates [2010] 19 PRNZ 653, 11 February 2010, Hugh Williams J (High Court)
14. Inverness Switzerland GMBH v MDS Diagnostics Limited [2010] 93 IPR 14 Noted: [2011] NZLJ 141; 33 TCL 29/3, 24 June 2010, Woodhouse J (High Court)
15. Puredepth Ltd v NCP Trading Ltd [2010] NZCA 392, 25 August 2010
16. Ward v Genesis Equipment and Manufacturing Inc [2009] 82 IPR 168, 30 June 2009, Stevens J (High Court)
17. Cadbury Ltd v Effem Foods Ltd [2007] 78 IPR 672; [2007] 8 NZBLC 102,037; [2007] 11 TCLR 966, Noted: [2008] NZ Law Review 589; [2007] BCL 803; 30 TCL 27/6 (Court of Appeal)
18. Peterson Portable Sawing Systems Ltd (In Liquidation) v Lucas [2006] 3 NZLR 721 (Supreme Court)
19. Attorney-General v Canwest Radioworks Ltd [2005] 17 PRNZ 844, 31 August 2005, Rodney Hansen J
20. Pacific Software Technology Ltd v Perry Group Ltd [2004] 1 NZLR 164
21. Rochester v Fujitsu General New Zealand Ltd [2004] 1 ERNZ 258 (Employment Court)
22. Pacific Software Technology Ltd & Anor v Perry Group Ltd & Anor [2004] 1 NZLR 164, [2003] 57 IPR 145 (Court of Appeal)
23. Cadbury Ltd v Effem Foods Ltd [2003] 16 PRNZ 991, 20 May 2003, Rodney Hansen J
24. Massive NV v Lighting Plus Ltd [2003] 1 NZLR 222; [2002] 7 NZBLC 103,839, Noted: [2002] 3 NZIPJ 153; [2002] BCL 1039; 25 TCL 44/2; NZCLD, 5th Series, 5123, Harrison J
25. Lucas v Peterson Portable Sawing Systems Ltd [2003] 3 NZLR 361 (High Court)
26. Rochester v Fujitsu General New Zealand Ltd [2003] 16 PRNZ 740 [2002] 1 ERNZ 448 (Court of Appeal)
27. Ancare New Zealand Ltd v Cyanamid of NZ Ltd [2002] 2 NZLR 721 (Privy Council)
28. Fujitsu General New Zealand Ltd v Melco New Zealand Ltd [2002] 16 PRNZ 395 (Court of Appeal)
29. Fujitsu General New Zealand Ltd v Rochester (N 3) [2002] 2 ERNZ 977 (Employment Court)
30. Fujitsu General New Zealand Ltd v Melco New Zealand Ltd [2002] 16 PRNZ 395 (Court of Appeal)
31. McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd v Conagra Inc [2002] 3 NZLR 40 (Court of Appeal)
32. Rio Beverages Ltd v Frucor Beverages Ltd [2002] 16 PRNZ 547, 13 May 2002, Salmon J
33. Rochester v Fujitsu General New Zealand Ltd [2002] 1 ERNZ 448 (Employment Court)
34. Cyclone Hardware Pty Ltd v Patience & Nicholson (NZ) Ltd [2002] FSR 41, [2001] 3 NZLR 491 (Court of Appeal)
35. Patience & Nicholson (NZ) Ltd v Cyclone Hardware Pty Ltd [2002] FSR 40 [2001] 3 NZLR 490 (High Court)
36. Fort Dodge New Zealand Ltd v Ashmont Holdings Ltd [2001] 7 (NZBLC 103,298 [2001] 10 TCLR 18 (High Court)
37. Ancare New Zealand Ltd v Cyanamid of NZ Ltd [2000] 3 NZLR 299 [2001] RPC 20 Noted [2008] NZ Law Review 589; [2002] 8 Canta LR 365; [2000] NZ Law (Court of Appeal)
38. Cyclone Hardware Pty Ltd v Patience & Nicholson (NZ) Ltd [2001] 3 NZLR 490; [2002] FSR 41; [2000] 7 NZBLC 103,273, Noted: [2001] BCL 292; 24 TCL 6/8; NZCLD, 5th Series, 4006, Court of Appeal
39. Patience & Nicholson (NZ) Ltd v Cyclone Hardware Pty Ltd [2000] 14 PRNZ 534, 8 September 2000, Glazebrook J
40. Pharmaceutical Management Agency Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2000] 2 NZLR 529 (Court of Appeal)
41. New Zealand Post Ltd v Leng [1999] 3 NZLR 219 (High Court)
42. Oggi Advertising Ltd v McKenzie [1999] 1 NZLR 631; [1998] 6 NZBLC 102,567; [1998] 44 NZIPR 661; [1998] 8 TCLR 363 Noted: [2002] 33 VUWLR 433; [2002] 9 Auckland UL Rev 1004; [2001] 7 NZBLQ 91; [2001] 32 VUWLR 321; [2001] 32 VUWLR 47; [2000] NZ Law Review 461; [1999] 5 NZBLQ 7; [1999] 5 NZBLQ 85; [1999] 8 Auckland UL Rev 1248; [1999] 2 NZIPJ 189; [1998] 4 NZBLQ 191; [1998] NZ Law Review 609; [1998] NZLJ 404; [1998] 2 NZIPJ 27; [1998] BCL 915; [1998] CSLB 91; 21 TCL 24/1; NZCLD, 5th Series, 2627 (High Court)
43. Oggi Advertising Ltd v McKenzie [1998] 12 PRNZ 535 Noted: [1999] 5 NZBLQ 7; [1998] BCL 1363; 21 TCL 47/6; NZCLD, 5th Series, 3089, Baragwanath J (High Court)
44. Pharmaceutical Management Agency Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [1998] 8 TCLR 591; [1999] RPC 752, [1999] 6 NZBLC 102,701 Noted: [2001] 32 VUWLR 201; [2001] 32 VUWLR 277; [1999] NZ Law Review 471; [1999] BCL 123; 22 TCL 6/7 (High Court)
45. Polytherm Industries Ltd v Dux Engineers Ltd [1997] 10 PRNZ 381, 28 February 1997, Barker J
46. Cussons (New Zealand) Ltd v Unilever Plc and Unilever New Zealand Ltd [1997] 1 NZLR 396 (Privy Council)
47. Freshco Ltd v Fresh Fruit Co of New Zealand Ltd [1997] 7 TCLR 609 Doogue J
48. Unilever PLC & another v Cussons (New Zealand) Ltd [1997] 1 NZLR 433; [1997] 6 NZBLC 102,001; [1996] 37 NZIPR 354 Noted: [1998] NZ Law Review 609; [1997] NZ Law Review 333; [1996] BCL 1332; 19 TCL 41/11 (Court of Appeal)
49. Ancare New Zealand Ltd v Ciba-Geigy New Zealand Ltd [1995] 9 PRNZ 173; [1995] 6 TCLR 735 Noted: [1996] BCL 40; 19 TCL 4/10; NZCLD, 5th Series, 0533 20 November 1995, Doogue J
50. Bonz Group (PTY) Ltd v Cooke [1994] 3 NZLR 216 (High Court)
51. ICI Australia v Benjamin Moore & Co [1993] 4 NZBLC 103,068 Noted: [1993] BCL 251; [1993] NZ Recent Law Review 399; 16 TCL 5/12; 16 TCL 5/8; NZCLD, 2nd Series, T-211, 17 December 1992, Smellie J
52. Krone (New Zealand) Technique Ltd v Connector Systems Ltd, [1991] 4 TCLR 325, 6 November 1991, Master Williams
53. Apple Computer Inc v Apple Corps SA [1990] 2 NZLR 598; [1990] 17 NZIPR 123; [1990] 3 PRNZ 78 Noted: [2008] 23 NZULR 215; [1992] NZ Recent Law Review 368; [1992] NZ Recent Law Review 379; [1990] BCL 475; [1990] BCL 500; [1990] BCL 501; 13 TCL 11/11, 19 February 1990, Henry J
54. Television New Zealand Ltd v Gloss Cosmetics Supplies Ltd [1989] 19 IPR 663; [1991]; [1989] 3 TCLR 83 (High Court)
55. Krone (New Zealand) Technique Ltd v Connector System Ltd [1988] 2 PRNZ 627 October 1988 Eichelbaum J
56. Sunshine Leisure Products (New Zealand) Ltd v Great Outdoors Co Ltd [1986] 2 NZLR 183 (High Court)
57. Fokker Brothers Inc Ltd v Fokker Brothers Ltd (2020) 15 TCLR 650
58. Fokker Brothers Ltd v Fokker Brothers Inc Ltd (2019) 145 IPR 593
59. Dodson Motorsport Ltd v Logiical Performance Ltd & Ors (2019) 144 IPR 524
60. NZ Fintech Ltd (t/as Moola) v Credit Corp Financial Solutions Pty Ltd (t/as Wallet Wizard) (2019) 144 IPR 156