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Fonterra’s $294m trade mark rights unclear after court ruling

ASX-listed dairy company Bega declares interest in co-op’s Mainland Group after fight over brand licences.

Fonterra has non-exclusive rights to use the Bega brand under agreements going back more than 20 years.

Tim Hunter Mon, 28 Apr 2025

An Australian court has stymied Fonterra’s attempt to clarify trade mark rights under a sale of its Mainland consumer business, saying it does not have jurisdiction to rule on the matter.

The issue affects rights to use brands licensed from ASX-listed dairy company Bega representing 6% or about

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Tim Hunter Mon, 28 Apr 2025
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