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November - 2008

TO PATENT OR PUBLISH?- A Researchers' Dilemma

POSTED BY:     ON: 12 November 2008

In general, there are two main ways for researchers to protect their investment when developing new technologies. One way is to obtain patent protection. The alternative is to publish the results of the research to prevent others applying for a patent on the technology.

BILL UPDATES TRADE MARK LAW

POSTED BY: Rachel Dawson     ON: 01 November 2008

On 8 September, the Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament.

CHANGES AHEAD FOR THE NEW ZEALAND PATENTS ACT

POSTED BY: Justin Sweetman     ON: 01 November 2008

After a year’s wait following an exposure draft, the new Patents Bill was finally introduced to the New Zealand Parliament in July 2008.

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