Uber Group Ltd v Uber Technologies Inc - [2025] NZHC 3227

The plaintiff has filed a claim against the defendants for trade mark infringement; breaching the Fair Trading Act 1986, and passing off. The claim concerns representations made in consequence of a promotional partnership between the defendants. The plaintiff sought an interim injunction (pending trial).

HELD: The application was declined. The Court accepted there is a serious issue to be tried but found the balance of convenience and overall justice of the case did not favour interim relief.