Sharni Kelly
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QualificationsLLB, BA |
Contact Details331 Rosedale Road, North Harbour Phone: +64 9 915 4380 Email: sharni.kelly@davenportsharbour.co.nz
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Sharni is a Franchise Law SpecialistSharni has had experience working in one of New Zealand's largest law firms as well as in a provincial firm, advising on mergers and acquisitions, general commercial contracts, leases and conveyancing.
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Areas of ExpertiseFranchising (advising both franchisors and franchisees) Trade mark registrations (both in New Zealand and Australia) Terms and Conditions of Trade Advising on business structures for new ventures and the restructuring of existing businesses Drafting and negotiating shareholders' agreements Assisting companies with their administration requirements under the Companies Act including corporate governance Drafting and negotiating commercial leases. | |
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Fonterra comes out on top over "TIP TOP" trademark 08/02/2012
A Dunedin Café has just lost its battle with Fonterra Brands (Tip Top Investments) Limited (“FB”) to register its trade mark “TIP TOP” in... read more
A Dunedin Café has just lost its battle with Fonterra Brands (Tip Top Investments) Limited (“FB”) to register its trade mark “TIP TOP” in... read more
AMI Loses Case to Register "MY" Trade Marks 18/11/2011
A trade mark cannot be registered in New Zealand unless it is distinctive of a single trader’s goods or services. As such, it must be unusual... read more
A trade mark cannot be registered in New Zealand unless it is distinctive of a single trader’s goods or services. As such, it must be unusual... read more
The Trade Marks Amendment Act 2011 – Importance of Registering Your Trade Marks Now 16/11/2011
The Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement Amendment) Bill received royal assent on 15 September 2011 and is now called The Trade... read more
The Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement Amendment) Bill received royal assent on 15 September 2011 and is now called The Trade... read more
New Precedent Franchise Agreement – Warning One Size Seldom Fits All 06/04/2011
The Auckland District Law Society has just announced that a precedent franchise agreement will shortly be available for the first time in... read more
The Auckland District Law Society has just announced that a precedent franchise agreement will shortly be available for the first time in... read more
Can You Trade Mark Descriptive Words? 28/03/2011
A trade mark is designed to enable businesses to distinguish their product or services from similar products or services offered by their... read more
A trade mark is designed to enable businesses to distinguish their product or services from similar products or services offered by their... read more
Understanding the Value of Intellectual Property for Your Business
Intangible Assets, it is stated, now make up 80% of the value of a business and as such, it is important for any business to know what its... read more
Intangible Assets, it is stated, now make up 80% of the value of a business and as such, it is important for any business to know what its... read more
Grow Your System by Creating Bankable Franchise Arrangements
Franchising is currently in a state of flux. In particular, the recent recession has meant that a number of once successful franchise... read more
Franchising is currently in a state of flux. In particular, the recent recession has meant that a number of once successful franchise... read more
Can You Say "Hand On Heart" That You Know Exactly What Intellectual Property Your Franchise System Has?
Can You Say "Hand On Heart" That You Know Exactly What Intellectual Property Your Franchise System Has? Do you realise that the most... read more
Can You Say "Hand On Heart" That You Know Exactly What Intellectual Property Your Franchise System Has? Do you realise that the most... read more
Is Your Franchise System Going On Its OE?
If so, what export method are you using and is it appropriate for your target country? Introduction There are five recognised methods in... read more
If so, what export method are you using and is it appropriate for your target country? Introduction There are five recognised methods in... read more
Franchisors Beware - You May Be Liable for the Acts of your Franchisees
What Can You Do to Protect Yourself? Mistake Often Made By Franchisors As a franchisee operates as an independent business owner, many... read more
What Can You Do to Protect Yourself? Mistake Often Made By Franchisors As a franchisee operates as an independent business owner, many... read more
Refresh Renovations
was never going to be a ‘cookie cutter’ franchise model and we had many options on just who to choose help format the critical tipping points around the Franchise agreement. Our choice of legal guidance from Davenports has been one of our best moves to date. The team at... read more
was never going to be a ‘cookie cutter’ franchise model and we had many options on just who to choose help format the critical tipping points around the Franchise agreement. Our choice of legal guidance from Davenports has been one of our best moves to date. The team at... read more
Kristal Bond
“Thank you Davenports Harbour Lawyers. Without your professionalism, my franchise business would not have got off the ground. For this I cannot thank you enough. May our relationship prosper until we can enjoy the Ocean on my yacht!” “KristalBond is the latest innovation in the... read more
“Thank you Davenports Harbour Lawyers. Without your professionalism, my franchise business would not have got off the ground. For this I cannot thank you enough. May our relationship prosper until we can enjoy the Ocean on my yacht!” “KristalBond is the latest innovation in the... read more
Murder Burger
" is an irreverent burger brand who have developed the skills and expertise for producing New Zealand’s best gourmet burgers." "As leaders in the field of franchising, the team at Davenports Harbour Lawyers have provided legal guidance and mentoring that is... read more
" is an irreverent burger brand who have developed the skills and expertise for producing New Zealand’s best gourmet burgers." "As leaders in the field of franchising, the team at Davenports Harbour Lawyers have provided legal guidance and mentoring that is... read more
Eric Rush - New World, Browns Bay
"Davenports Harbour is very thorough in every detail." "New World Browns Bay, real value for money with hundreds of specials every week!" http://www.newworld.co.nz/StoreLocations/Default.aspx read more
"Davenports Harbour is very thorough in every detail." "New World Browns Bay, real value for money with hundreds of specials every week!" http://www.newworld.co.nz/StoreLocations/Default.aspx read more
Green Door
" is an established though revolutionary New Zealand company committed to the delivery of innovative, high-value real estate services. Their dual 'best of both worlds' model offers vendors their choice of either a supported private sales package or an REAA licensed agent... read more
" is an established though revolutionary New Zealand company committed to the delivery of innovative, high-value real estate services. Their dual 'best of both worlds' model offers vendors their choice of either a supported private sales package or an REAA licensed agent... read more
The Coffee Guy
“Davenports Harbour have been instrumental in the strategy growth, development and implementation of ’s Franchise documentation and therefore entire system. It is a pleasure dealing with practical down to earth legal professionals that get the job done. We look forward to further... read more
“Davenports Harbour have been instrumental in the strategy growth, development and implementation of ’s Franchise documentation and therefore entire system. It is a pleasure dealing with practical down to earth legal professionals that get the job done. We look forward to further... read more
