New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has won a court case against UK - based dairy manufacturer Milligans . Fonterra claimed that Milligans ' use of the name Dairilife was similar to its " Dairy for life " wording , which the company uses in combination with the brand name Fonterra . For the reasons set out above, I consider that use of the opposed marks would be likely to prejudice the interests of Fonterra," the assistant commissioner said. The Intellectual Property Office ruled in favour of Fonterra .
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has won a court case against UK - based dairy manufacturer Milligans . Fonterra claimed that Milligans ' use of the name Dairilife was similar to its " Dairy for life " wording , which the company uses in combination with the brand name Fonterra . The Intellectual Property Office ruled in favour of Fonterra .