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TRADE MARK CAUTIONARY NOTICE
TRADE MARK CAUTIONARY NOTICE IN MICRONESIA
IN
MICRONESIA
SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED, a corporation of Japan, of 1-40, Dojimahama 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-8203,
Japan, does hereby provide notice that it claims proprietorship of the trade mark SAVING THE PIGGY BANK
SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED, a corporation of Japan, of 1-40, Dojimahama 2-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka-
shi Osaka 530-8203 Japan, does hereby provide notice that it claims proprietorship of the trade mark

NO LIMITS FOR JOSEPHINE INGUBA
When African Swine Fever was found

in the Southern Highlands Province of
in relation to:
in relation to: Papua New Guinea just after COVID-19,
Breath freshening preparations; deodorants for animals; soaps and detergents; dentifrices; cosmetics; authorities feared a run on the banks.
Breath freshening preparations; deodorants for animals; soaps and detergents; dentifrices; cosmetics; perfumery; incense; false Literally.
perfumery; incense; false nails; false eyelashes.
nails; false eyelashes.
Pharmaceutical preparations; reagent paper for medical purposes; lacteal flour for babies; dietary In much of the highlands, pigs are
supplements for humans; nutritional supplements; dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes;
Pharmaceutical preparations; reagent paper for medical purposes; lacteal flour for babies; dietary supplements for humans; banks. Pigs represent wealth, savings, and
dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes; beverages for babies; food for babies; dietary
nutritional supplements; dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes; dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes; beverages
supplements for animals; royal jelly dietary supplements; royal jelly for medical use. investment.
for babies; food for babies; dietary supplements for animals; royal jelly dietary supplements; royal jelly for medical use.
Edible oils and fats; milk products; meat; eggs; seafood, not live; processed meat products; processed With an estimated pig population of 3.5
Edible oils and fats; milk products; meat; eggs; seafood, not live; processed meat products; processed seafood products; frozen million worth an average PGK3000, African
seafood products; frozen vegetables; frozen fruits; processed vegetables and fruits; fried tofu pieces
(abura-age); freeze-dried tofu pieces (kohri-dofu); jelly made from devils' tongue root (konnyaku);
vegetables; frozen fruits; processed vegetables and fruits; fried tofu pieces (abura-age); freeze-dried tofu pieces (kohri-dofu); jelly
soya milk; tofu; fermented soybeans (natto); processed eggs; pre-cooked curry stew, stew and soup Swine Fever—with no known cure—poses a
made from devils’ tongue root (konnyaku); soya milk; tofu; fermented soybeans (natto); processed eggs; pre-cooked curry stew,
mixes; dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water (ochazuke-nori); furi-kake (dried flakes of PGK9 billion threat to the economy.
stew and soup mixes; dried flakes of laver for sprinkling on rice in hot water (ochazuke-nori); furi-kake (dried flakes of fish, meat,
fish, meat, vegetables or seaweed); side-dish made of fermented soybean (name-mono); preserved
vegetables or seaweed); side-dish made of fermented soybean (name-mono); preserved pulses; protein foodstuffs for human To stop the threat, the National
pulses; protein foodstuffs for human consumption; fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-
based snacks; meat extracts; chicken extracts; jellies for food, other than confectionery; edible bird's
consumption; fruit-based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based snacks; meat extracts; chicken extracts; jellies for food, Quarantine and Inspection Authority
nests.
other than confectionery; edible bird’s nests. launched a multi-faceted response,
Tea; tea-based beverages; coffee; coffee-based beverages; prepared cocoa and cocoa-based
Tea; tea-based beverages; coffee; coffee-based beverages; prepared cocoa and cocoa-based beverages; ice; sweets, desserts, deploying veterinarians to affected
beverages; ice; sweets, desserts, namely, chocolate desserts, ice cream desserts, custards (baked
namely, chocolate desserts, ice cream desserts, custards (baked desserts), and snacks, namely, cereal-based snacks, corn- provinces to conduct tests and raise
desserts), and snacks, namely, cereal-based snacks, corn-based snacks, maize-based snacks, rice-
based snacks, wheat-based snacks and chocolate-based snacks, other than fruit-based, vegetable-
based snacks, maize-based snacks, rice-based snacks, wheat-based snacks and chocolate-based snacks, other than fruit- awareness.
based, bean-based or nut-based; bread and buns; sandwiches; baozi; hamburgers (sandwiches);
based, vegetable-based, bean-based or nut-based; bread and buns; sandwiches; baozi; hamburgers (sandwiches); pizzas; hot
pizzas; hot dog sandwiches; meat pies; unroasted coffee; cereal preparations; Chinese stuffed Josephine Inguba was moved from her
dog sandwiches; meat pies; unroasted coffee; cereal preparations; Chinese stuffed dumplings; Chinese steamed dumplings; clinic in Lae and thrust into a role usually
dumplings; Chinese steamed dumplings; sushi; fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus
sushi; fried balls of batter mix with small pieces of octopus (Takoyaki); boxed lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish or
(Takoyaki); boxed lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables; ravioli; chocolate
spread; flour; royal jelly for human consumption, not for medical purposes.
vegetables; ravioli; chocolate spread; flour; royal jelly for human consumption, not for medical purposes. performed by men.
In a land of 832 languages, it was not
Wreaths of natural flowers for ceremonies or funerals; hops; vegetables, fresh; fruit, fresh; malt; animal
Wreaths of natural flowers for ceremonies or funerals; hops; vegetables, fresh; fruit, fresh; malt; animal foodstuffs; plant seeds; Hard at work ... Papua New Guinea women and their pigs are crucial to highland economies.
foodstuffs; plant seeds; trees; grasses (plants); turf, natural; dried flowers; seedlings; saplings; flowers easy to pass on the message that pig
trees; grasses (plants); turf, natural; dried flowers; seedlings; saplings; flowers (natural); hay; potted dwarfed trees (bonsai).
(natural); hay; potted dwarfed trees (bonsai).
movement must be controlled.
Beer; beer flavored low-malt beverages; soft drinks; fruit juices; vegetable juices (beverages); non-alcoholic beer-flavoured Inguba faced the additional challenge of convincing pig That work is not without challenges to Inguba and the
Beer; beer flavored low-malt beverages; soft drinks; fruit juices; vegetable juices (beverages); non-
alcoholic beer-flavoured beverages; extracts of hops for making beer; whey beverages; non-alcoholic
beverages; extracts of hops for making beer; whey beverages; non-alcoholic beverages.
beverages. owners, who were dependent on their animals as payment other women who must work in communities in which they
Sake; Japanese white liquor (shochu); sake substitute; Japanese sweet rice-based mixed liquor (shiro-zake); naoshi (Japanese for goods and services or as settlement of debts with are often seen as out of place - even second-class citizens.
liquor); Japanese Shochu-based mixed liquor (Mirin); alcoholic fruit beverages; Japanese shochu-based beverages (Chuhai); neighbouring clans. In some villages, their views may be rejected outright by the
Chinese liquors (in general); flavored liquors; alcoholic beverages, except beers; spirits (beverages); whiskey; vodka; gin; brandy; That meant changing mindsets of communities in which men, based on nothing more than gender.
rum; liqueurs; bitters; curacao; cocktails; wine; spirit-based alcoholic beverages, except beers; liquor flavored with Japanese plum
extracts; distilled beverages. pigs are the central means of revenue, savings, payment and Throughout the Pacific, women take to the fields—or
cautionary notice for suntory sustained by nature and water (device) 2025.docx
investment. in some cases, the ocean—every day as essential parts of
Educational and instruction services relating to arts, crafts, sports or general knowledge; arranging, conducting and organization of For this to happen, change must be led by the leaders national economies.
seminars; providing electronic publications; reference libraries of literature and documentary records; book rental; art exhibitions;
arranging and planning of movies, shows, plays or musical performances; providing videos from the internet, not downloadable; themselves. Some, like Inguba, are experts in their field, highly trained,
movie theatre presentations or movie film production and distribution; providing digital music from the Internet, not downloadable; But how do you change the mindsets of men when you are a skilled, fountains of knowledge, which can be shared for the
presentation of live show performances; direction or presentation of plays; presentation of musical performances; production of woman in a patriarchal society? sustainability of livestock management and community self-
radio or television programs; production of videotape film in the field of education, culture, entertainment or sports (not for movies In the Papua New Guinea case, industry experts and the determination.
or television programs and not for advertising or publicity); directing of radio and television programs; operation of video and audio quarantine authority recognised the special links between Others are like Premila Devi, a Fijian cane farmer, forced
equipment for production of radio and television programs; organization of entertainment events excluding movies, shows, plays, women and the care of pigs in highland communities. So, by the death of her husband to make a living off the land with
musical performances, sports, horse races, bicycle races, boat races and auto races; providing audio or video studio services;
providing facilities for movies, shows, plays, music or educational training; booking of seats for shows; rental of cinematographic special care was taken to introduce female agriculture no training or prior knowledge of farming. She was driven by
machines and apparatus; rental of cine-films; rental of musical instruments; providing entertainment; providing information relating officers to the battle against swine flu. necessity and took the task on with passion.
to recreational activities. Inguba and three female colleagues stood on the front These women and thousands of others make enormous
line and slowly, gradually, pushed the disease out of and contributions to society. They feed families and provide
Providing temporary accommodation; accommodation bureaux services (hotels, boarding houses); providing food and drink;
bar services; cafe services; cafeteria services; restaurant services; self-service restaurant services; snack-bar services; rental of away from communities. They saved lives and traditional income. In many cases, they are sole providers due to death
conference rooms; providing facilities for exhibitions; rental of drinking water dispensers. economies. or abandonment.
This largely unrecognised work by women continues today It is time for community leaders to pay more attention to
SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED cautions that any use of the trade mark or any confusingly similar trade mark in relation to any of
these goods and services or similar goods and services, would be seen as infringement of their rights and that they will take such across the region - providing advice, supporting the economy, Pacific women and give them the credit which they so rightly
action deemed necessary to protect those rights. protecting national health. deserve.
SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED can be contacted care of their address for service:
AJ Park, Level 22, Aon Centre, 1 Willis Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, mail@ajpark.com
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