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TRADE MARK PROCEEDINGS: EXTENSIONS OF TIME

There has been a significant change in the practice of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (“IPONZ”) in granting extensions of time in trade mark proceedings.
Background
Up until December 2009, IPONZ usually gra...
POSTED : 25th February 2010 more

GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES FOR SCIENTIFIC R & D LOOK PROMISING

In a speech given on 9 February 2010, Prime Minister John Key signalled that the Government is intending on focusing strongly on “boosting research and science capability” in order to contribute to innovation in New Zealand. ... POSTED : 15th February 2010 more

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FILING STRATEGIES - CHOOSING COUNTRIES

Most organisations do not have an unlimited budget, nor a fully global market.  Therefore, it is important that the decision as to where to file for IP protection is made wisely.
Market Return
Obviously the expected return ...
POSTED : 9th February 2010 more

PATENT FILING STRATEGY: TIMING IS EVERYTHING

“Life is about timing” - Carl Lewis, Olympian
The developmental time for inventions varies according to industry type and the organisation developing the product.  This means that the timing of filing patent applications and...
POSTED : 9th February 2010 more

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